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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your rights under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act

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