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Advance care planning : making your personal and medical wishes known

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
1942
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Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of reflecting on what is important to you, to help you plan for your future medical and personal care. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, personal directives (PDs), delegates, what will happen if you do not have a PD, where to keep your completed PD and who should have a copy of it, when you should update your PD, and some treatments you should consider when making a PD. Information about Medical Assistan…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (19 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Advance Care Planning
Subjects (LCSH)
Lungs--Diseases, Obstructive
Advance directives (Medical care)
Specialty
Respiratory System
Abstract
Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of reflecting on what is important to you, to help you plan for your future medical and personal care. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, personal directives (PDs), delegates, what will happen if you do not have a PD, where to keep your completed PD and who should have a copy of it, when you should update your PD, and some treatments you should consider when making a PD. Information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is included. A list of resources, as well as information and tools available to help you, are provided. A blank Nova Scotia Health Authority Personal Directive form is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2180, "Planification préalable des soins - Faire connaître vos souhaits personnels et médicaux," is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™; Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
Pamphlet Number
1942
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Aide médicale à mourir (AMM)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
2247
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Ce dépliant explique en quoi consiste la préparation à l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM). Il présente les étapes du processus et les fournisseurs de soins de santé qui peuvent intervenir et donne des informations sur les personnes pouvant demander l’AMM. Ce dépliant comporte de plus une foire aux questions et des définitions. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2229, "Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)". This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
AMM
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Suicide, Assisted
Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary
Subjects (LCSH)
Assisted suicide
Euthanasia
Specialty
Palliative Care
Abstract
Ce dépliant explique en quoi consiste la préparation à l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM). Il présente les étapes du processus et les fournisseurs de soins de santé qui peuvent intervenir et donne des informations sur les personnes pouvant demander l’AMM. Ce dépliant comporte de plus une foire aux questions et des définitions.
This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2229, "Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)". This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Steps in the MAID process are listed, including which health care providers can be involved. Information about who can have MAID is provided. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a glossary are also provided.
Responsibility
Prepared by: MAID Access and Resource Team
Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
Pamphlet Number
2247
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La confidentialité de vos renseignements médicaux à la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.
Pamphlet Number
1758
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La présente publication explique comment la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse (la Régie) protège votre vie privée et la confidentialité de vos renseignements personnels. La publication vous renseigne sur la manière dont la Régie utilise vos renseignements médicaux personnels, sur les renseignements médicaux personnels qui sont protégés ou non par la loi sur les renseignements médicaux personnels (Personal Health Information Act), et sur vos droits en vertu de la Loi. ; This pamphlet is a …
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
Privacy of your health information at NSHA
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2017
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Privacy
Health information
Subjects (LCSH)
Privacy
Abstract
La présente publication explique comment la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse (la Régie) protège votre vie privée et la confidentialité de vos renseignements personnels. La publication vous renseigne sur la manière dont la Régie utilise vos renseignements médicaux personnels, sur les renseignements médicaux personnels qui sont protégés ou non par la loi sur les renseignements médicaux personnels (Personal Health Information Act), et sur vos droits en vertu de la Loi.
This pamphlet is a French translation of "Privacy of Your Health Information at NSHA" pamphlet 1741. This pamphlet explains how NSHA protects your privacy and confidentiality. Information on how NSHA uses your personal health information, what personal health information the Personal Health Information Act does and does not protect, and your rights under the Act is included.
Responsibility
Prepared by: NSHA Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
1758
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Making health care decisions for someone else: acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2327
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Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant l…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Advance Care Planning
Subjects (LCSH)
Advance directives (Medical care)
Specialty
Hospitals
Abstract
Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)," is also available.
The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349, is also available.
The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
Approved by: Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
2327
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Medical assistance in dying (MAID)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
2229
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This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Steps in the MAID process are listed, including which health care providers can be involved. Information about who can have MAID is provided. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a glossary are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet, 2247, "Aide médicale à mourir (AMM)," is also available.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
MAID
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Suicide, Assisted
Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary
Subjects (LCSH)
Assisted suicide
Euthanasia
Specialty
Palliative Care
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Steps in the MAID process are listed, including which health care providers can be involved. Information about who can have MAID is provided. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a glossary are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet, 2247, "Aide médicale à mourir (AMM)," is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: MAID Access and Resource Team
Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
Pamphlet Number
2229
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Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2359
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Il arrive qu’un patient ne puisse pas prendre de décisions en lien avec ses propres soins de santé, parce qu’il est très malade ou gravement blessé. Dans une telle situation, on demande à une autre personne de prendre ces décisions pour lui. On utilise alors le terme mandataire spécial. Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre lorsqu'on vous demande d'agir à titre de mandataire spécial. Une liste de définitions est également fournie. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamph…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
Making health care decisions for someone else: acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Advance Care Planning
Subjects (LCSH)
Advance directives (Medical care)
Specialty
Hospitals
Abstract
Il arrive qu’un patient ne puisse pas prendre de décisions en lien avec ses propres soins de santé, parce qu’il est très malade ou gravement blessé. Dans une telle situation, on demande à une autre personne de prendre ces décisions pour lui. On utilise alors le terme mandataire spécial. Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre lorsqu'on vous demande d'agir à titre de mandataire spécial. Une liste de définitions est également fournie.
This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2327, "Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else: Acting as a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM)". Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349, is also available.
The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
Approved by: Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
2359
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Privacy of your personal health information (PHI) at Nova Scotia Health

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
1741
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This pamphlet explains how Nova Scotia Health protects your privacy and confidentiality. Information on how Nova Scotia Health uses your personal health information, what personal health information the Personal Health Information Act does and does not protect, and your rights under the Act is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1758, "La confidentialité de vos renseignements médicaux à la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse", is also available.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Privacy
Confidentiality - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Records, Personal
Medical Records - legislation & jurisprudence
Subjects (LCSH)
Privacy
Confidential communications--Law and legislation
Medical records--Access control--Nova Scotia
Medical records--Law and legislation
Abstract
This pamphlet explains how Nova Scotia Health protects your privacy and confidentiality. Information on how Nova Scotia Health uses your personal health information, what personal health information the Personal Health Information Act does and does not protect, and your rights under the Act is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1758, "La confidentialité de vos renseignements médicaux à la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse", is also available.
Notes
Previous title: Privacy of your health information at NSHA
Responsibility
Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
1741
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Talking about your goals of care and choosing a level of intervention

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Goals of Care Working Group, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Episodic & Integrated Acute Care Network, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2208
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When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be asked to talk about your goals of care and choose the level of intervention (treatments) you would want if your health were to quickly become worse. Talking about your goals of care and levels of intervention may feel overwhelming – this is normal. Having these conversations helps to make sure that your health care team understands your values and preferences related to your health and quality of life. This pamphlet answers common questions and…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Goals of Care Working Group
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Episodic & Integrated Acute Care Network
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Advance Care Planning
Subjects (LCSH)
Advance directives (Medical care)
Specialty
Hospitals
Abstract
When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be asked to talk about your goals of care and choose the level of intervention (treatments) you would want if your health were to quickly become worse. Talking about your goals of care and levels of intervention may feel overwhelming – this is normal. Having these conversations helps to make sure that your health care team understands your values and preferences related to your health and quality of life. This pamphlet answers common questions and lists treatments that may be used and when they may be needed. A list of definitions is also provided.
Notes
Previous title: Goals of care: when you are very sick and/or dying in the hospital
Responsibility
Prepared by: Goals of Care Working Group, led by Episodic & Integrated Acute Care Network
Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
Pamphlet Number
2208
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Vos droits : en vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.
Pamphlet Number
2183
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Ce dépliant explique comment une personne peut être admise dans un hôpital psychiatrique en vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act). Il explique également les droits d'un patient en vertu de cette loi et fournit les numéros à joindre pour obtenir plus d'information. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Your Rights - Under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act" pamphlet 1146. This pamphlet explains the ways that a person may …
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
Your rights under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act
Your rights under IPTA
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2020
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Patient Rights
Commitment of Mentally Ill - legislation & jurisprudence
Subjects (LCSH)
Patients--Legal status, laws, etc
Mentally ill--Commitment and detention
Abstract
Ce dépliant explique comment une personne peut être admise dans un hôpital psychiatrique en vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act). Il explique également les droits d'un patient en vertu de cette loi et fournit les numéros à joindre pour obtenir plus d'information.
This pamphlet is a French translation of "Your Rights - Under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act" pamphlet 1146. This pamphlet explains the ways that a person may be admitted to a psychiatric hospital under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. It also explains a patient's rights under the Act and provides a contact number for more information.
Responsibility
Prepared by: NSHA Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
2183
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Your rights under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.
Pamphlet Number
1146
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This pamphlet explains the ways that a person may be admitted to a psychiatric hospital under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. It also explains a patient's rights under the Act and provides a contact number for more information. The French version of this pamphlet 2183, "Vos droits - En vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act)," is also available.
Available Online
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
Your rights under IPTA
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2020
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Patient Rights
Commitment of Mentally Ill - legislation & jurisprudence
Subjects (LCSH)
Patients--Legal status, laws, etc
Mentally ill--Commitment and detention
Abstract
This pamphlet explains the ways that a person may be admitted to a psychiatric hospital under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. It also explains a patient's rights under the Act and provides a contact number for more information. The French version of this pamphlet 2183, "Vos droits - En vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act)," is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: NSHA Legal Services
Pamphlet Number
1146
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