Nova Scotia Health Authority. Harbour View Hospital. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

1713

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The Dr. Doug Watt Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Unit at Harbour View Hospital will help you become as independent as possible. What is expected of you, what to bring, what a usual day is like, who is on your health care team, visitor expectations, discharge planning, and other information is given.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2043

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This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant (e.g., the health care team, referral, workup, how long the process takes, the waiting period, antibodies, advance care planning, powers of attorney), getting ready once a heart becomes available (e.g., testing the donor heart, getting ready for surgery, what your family can expect on the day, during, and after your surgery, what happens during surgery, donor info), and…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

2364

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This pamphlet will help you as you make your way through rehabilitation (rehab). It explains what to expect when you are admitted, during your stay, and when you are discharged from the hospital. It also includes information about your health care team and a checklist to help you get ready for your discharge.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2266

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A Patient Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) helps us find out the health needs of all East Coast Forensic Hospital rehabilitation (rehab) patients. A PCNA considers many things (such as your physiology, psychology, social support, behaviour, and development) that may affect your health and recovery. A PCNA makes sure that the services you may need for your rehabilitation and recovery are available to you. Information about how the assessment will help and how you will be involved is provided.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Neurology, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2302

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After spinal cord injury (SCI), you may have a lot of questions about your sexual health. Your rehabilitation (rehab) team is available to talk with you about any questions or concerns you may have. This pamphlet answers common questions, like whether you can still have sex, whether you will be able to have an erection or have vaginal lubrication (vagina becomes slippery to get ready for sex), whether you can still have an orgasm, how to manage bladder and/or bowel issues during sex, whether yo…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Rehab Working Group. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

1373

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We want your experience at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre (NSRAC) to be positive. Our goal is to help every patient return to a life that is as full and rewarding as possible. This guide explains our rehab approach and gives general info about your care. Topics covered in this guide include: what to expect during your stay, general info about the NSRAC, safety and security, and your Health Care Team members. Contact info for the NSRAC and the QEII Foundation is also provided.