Avant et après une cardioversion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35776
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Cardiology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1726
- Available Online
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La cardioversion est utilisée pour traiter les problèmes de rythme cardiaque. Durant une cardioversion, une décharge électrique est donnée à votre cœur. Le présent livret traite de la préparation à l’intervention, de la manière dont elle est faite et de la récupération. Pour vous rendre plus à l’aise, détendu et somnolent, un médicament vous sera administré avant l’intervention. Celui-ci restera dans votre corps durant 24 heures. Pendant ce temps, vous ne pouvez pas conduire, signer des documen…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Cardiology
- Alternate Title
- Before and after your cardioversion
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Electric Countershock
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Electric countershock
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- La cardioversion est utilisée pour traiter les problèmes de rythme cardiaque. Durant une cardioversion, une décharge électrique est donnée à votre cœur. Le présent livret traite de la préparation à l’intervention, de la manière dont elle est faite et de la récupération. Pour vous rendre plus à l’aise, détendu et somnolent, un médicament vous sera administré avant l’intervention. Celui-ci restera dans votre corps durant 24 heures. Pendant ce temps, vous ne pouvez pas conduire, signer des documents juridiques ou boire de l’alcool.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0393, “Before and After Your Cardioversion”. Cardioversion is used to treat heart rhythm problems. During a cardioversion, an electrical shock is given to your heart. Getting ready for the procedure, how the procedure is done, and recovery are outlined. Before the procedure, you will be given a medicine to make you comfortable, relaxed, and sleepy. It will be in your body for 24 hours. During this time, you should not drive, sign legal documents, or drink any alcohol.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology
- Pamphlet Number
- 1726
Angioplastie des artères de jambe (intervention par ballonnet)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35851
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1791
- Available Online
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L’angioplastie des artères de jambe est effectuée pour ouvrir des artères bloquées dans les jambes. Elle peut être effectuée pour retarder ou vous éviter un pontage (chirurgie aidant le sang à contourner un blocage). Le présent dépliant explique quand une angioplastie est effectuée, les étapes de l’intervention, ce qu’est une endoprothèse (un « stent »), les risques de l’angioplastie, les façons de s’y préparer et le rétablissement après l’intervention. ; This pamphlet is a French translation o…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Angioplasty of the legs (balloon procedure)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Angioplasty, Balloon
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Transluminal angioplasty
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- L’angioplastie des artères de jambe est effectuée pour ouvrir des artères bloquées dans les jambes. Elle peut être effectuée pour retarder ou vous éviter un pontage (chirurgie aidant le sang à contourner un blocage). Le présent dépliant explique quand une angioplastie est effectuée, les étapes de l’intervention, ce qu’est une endoprothèse (un « stent »), les risques de l’angioplastie, les façons de s’y préparer et le rétablissement après l’intervention.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Angioplasty of the Legs (Balloon Procedure)" pamphlet 1296. Angioplasty of the legs is done to open blocked arteries in the leg. It may be done to delay or stop you from having bypass surgery (surgery to help blood get around a blockage). This pamphlet explains: when angioplasty is done, steps of the procedure, what a stent is, risks, how to prepare for surgery and what recovery will be like after surgery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Bonnie Heckel CNS, Vascular Surgery & Jackie Frew CNE, Central Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1791
Le diabète et les yeux
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35838
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1784
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La rétinopathie diabétique est causée par des changements au niveau des vaisseaux sanguins de la rétine qui entraînent une fuite ou un saignement. L’œdème maculaire diabétique est un gonflement de la zone maculaire qui peut être causé par le diabète, se produire après une chirurgie de l’œil ou pour une raison inconnue. Le présent dépliant décrit ces troubles, leur traitement et la façon de les gérer. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Diabetes and the Eye" pamphlet 0459. Diabetic retin…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Diabetes and the eye
- 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)
- Diabetes Complications
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes--Complications
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Specialty
- Diabetes
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- La rétinopathie diabétique est causée par des changements au niveau des vaisseaux sanguins de la rétine qui entraînent une fuite ou un saignement. L’œdème maculaire diabétique est un gonflement de la zone maculaire qui peut être causé par le diabète, se produire après une chirurgie de l’œil ou pour une raison inconnue. Le présent dépliant décrit ces troubles, leur traitement et la façon de les gérer.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Diabetes and the Eye" pamphlet 0459. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina that result in leakage or bleeding. Diabetic macular edema is a swelling of the macular area that may be caused by diabetes, happen after eye surgery or happen for no known reason. The pamphlet describes these disorders, their treatment and how to control them.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1784
Réseau de soutien et cercle de soins : partager l’information et travailler ensemble
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36506
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Mental Health and Addictions.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1950
- Available Online
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L’équipe du Programme de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances vous encourage à impliquer les personnes qui vous offrent du soutien dans votre traitement et votre rétablissement. Votre réseau de soutien est formé des membres de votre famille et de vos amis qui ont choisi de vous offrir du soutien. Votre cercle de soins est formé des membres de votre équipe de soins de santé qui participent à vos soins continus. Partager de l’information avec les personnes de votre réseau de soutien et …
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- Alternate Title
- Circle of support and circle of care : sharing information and working together
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health information
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Personal information management
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- L’équipe du Programme de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances vous encourage à impliquer les personnes qui vous offrent du soutien dans votre traitement et votre rétablissement. Votre réseau de soutien est formé des membres de votre famille et de vos amis qui ont choisi de vous offrir du soutien. Votre cercle de soins est formé des membres de votre équipe de soins de santé qui participent à vos soins continus. Partager de l’information avec les personnes de votre réseau de soutien et de votre cercle de soins peut améliorer les résultats de votre traitement et l’expérience de soins que vous vivez. La présente brochure explique comment vos renseignements personnels sont partagés avec les gens de votre cercle de soins et de votre réseau de soutien.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1849, “Circle of Support and Circle of Care: Sharing Information and Working Together”. At Mental Health & Addictions, we encourage you to involve people who support you in your treatment and recovery. Your Circle of Support is made up of family and friends who you have chosen to provide you with support. Your Circle of Care is made up of members of your health care team who are involved in your ongoing care. Sharing information with people in your Circle of Support and Circle of Care can improve your treatment outcomes and your care experience. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Northern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1950
Before and after a day surgery procedure
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34544
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HI, VG & DGH site staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure. Topics about preparing include: arriving early, what to bring, and the anesthetic. The pamphlet also describes what to do about hygiene, medications, smoking, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, valuables, and jewelry. What will happen in the pre-operative room, operating room, recovery area, post-recovery area, and when you go home are described. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HI, VG & DGH site staff
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory surgery
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure. Topics about preparing include: arriving early, what to bring, and the anesthetic. The pamphlet also describes what to do about hygiene, medications, smoking, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, valuables, and jewelry. What will happen in the pre-operative room, operating room, recovery area, post-recovery area, and when you go home are described. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "Avant et après une chirurgie d'un jour", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HI, VG & DGH site staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
13-week DBT skills training treatment group
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35657
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Community Mental Health and Addictions Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1647
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group is a skills training group. This group is for people who have a hard time controlling and expressing their emotions effectively. Topics include: how to join the group, when and where the group is held, expectations, and topics covered during sessions.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Community Mental Health and Addictions Service
- Alternate Title
- 13-week dialectical behaviour therapy skills training treatment group
- 13-week dialectical behavior therapy skills training treatment group
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Psychotherapy, Group
- Cognitive Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Group psychotherapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group is a skills training group. This group is for people who have a hard time controlling and expressing their emotions effectively. Topics include: how to join the group, when and where the group is held, expectations, and topics covered during sessions.
- Responsibility
- Community Mental Health and Addictions Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1647
La motivation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35866
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1806
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Être motivé signifie avoir le désir, l’énergie, la volonté et la capacité de participer aux activités quotidiennes de la vie. Vous trouverez dans le présent feuillet une description de choses que vous pouvez faire pour être plus motivé. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Motivation" pamphlet 0751. Motivation means having the desire, energy, willingness, and ability to be involved in the daily activities of life. This 1 page sheet outlines things you can do to increase your motivation.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Motivation
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Motivation
- Mental Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Motivation (Psychology)
- Mental health
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Être motivé signifie avoir le désir, l’énergie, la volonté et la capacité de participer aux activités quotidiennes de la vie. Vous trouverez dans le présent feuillet une description de choses que vous pouvez faire pour être plus motivé.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Motivation" pamphlet 0751. Motivation means having the desire, energy, willingness, and ability to be involved in the daily activities of life. This 1 page sheet outlines things you can do to increase your motivation.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1806
La pensée guidée par l’idée de ce que nous devons ou devrions faire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35867
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1807
- Available Online
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Nous commettons tous des erreurs au cours de notre vie. Il faut essayer d’éviter de penser que d’échouer à quelque chose signifie que vous êtes un raté. Il faut accepter qu’il est permis d’échouer et de faire des erreurs. Concentrez-vous sur ce que vous pouvez tirer de cette expérience pour vous aider à grandir. Vous trouverez dans le feuillet des exemples d’une pensée guidée par l’idée de ce que nous devons ou devrions faire. Il y a aussi des exemples de choses que nous pouvons faire pour chan…
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- Alternate Title
- Should and must thinking
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thinking
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thought and thinking
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Nous commettons tous des erreurs au cours de notre vie. Il faut essayer d’éviter de penser que d’échouer à quelque chose signifie que vous êtes un raté. Il faut accepter qu’il est permis d’échouer et de faire des erreurs. Concentrez-vous sur ce que vous pouvez tirer de cette expérience pour vous aider à grandir. Vous trouverez dans le feuillet des exemples d’une pensée guidée par l’idée de ce que nous devons ou devrions faire. Il y a aussi des exemples de choses que nous pouvons faire pour changer notre façon de penser. Un exercice est fourni pour aider à apprendre comment faire face aux situations d’une façon différente.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Should and Must Thinking" pamphlet 0784. We all make mistakes in life. Try not to think that failing at something means you are a failure. Accept that it is OK to fail and make mistakes. Look at what you can learn from the experience that can help you grow. Some examples of "should" and "must" thinking are provided. Examples of things you can do to change your thinking are given. To help you learn how to handle situations differently, an exercise is outlined.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1807
L'estime de soi
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35868
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1808
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
L’estime de soi, c’est ce que nous pensons de nous-mêmes, ce que nous ressentons envers nous-mêmes. L’estime de soi affecte notre qualité de vie. Avoir une bonne estime de soi peut demander du travail, mais il est possible d’y arriver. Vous trouverez dans le présent feuillet une description de quelques-uns des nombreux facteurs qui influencent l’estime de soi, de même qu’une description d’une estime de soi positive et d’une estime de soi négative. Vous trouverez aussi des conseils pour développ…
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- Alternate Title
- Self-esteem
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Self concept
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Self-esteem
- Specialty
- Mental Health
- Abstract
- L’estime de soi, c’est ce que nous pensons de nous-mêmes, ce que nous ressentons envers nous-mêmes. L’estime de soi affecte notre qualité de vie. Avoir une bonne estime de soi peut demander du travail, mais il est possible d’y arriver. Vous trouverez dans le présent feuillet une description de quelques-uns des nombreux facteurs qui influencent l’estime de soi, de même qu’une description d’une estime de soi positive et d’une estime de soi négative. Vous trouverez aussi des conseils pour développer une saine estime de soi.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Self-Esteem" pamphlet 0754. Self-esteem includes how you think and feel about yourself. Your self-esteem affects the quality of your life. Good self-esteem is something you can work towards and achieve. This 1 page sheet outlines some of the many factors that influence self-esteem as well as describing both healthy and negative self-esteem. Some tips on how to build healthy self-esteem are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1808
Faire face à la critique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35869
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1809
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La critique est une observation faite à notre sujet par une autre personne. Ce feuillet décrit des façons de faire face à la critique et de passer outre aux mésententes. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Handling Criticism" pamphlet 0771. Criticism is an observation about you made by someone else. This pamphlet outlines tips for handling criticism and things you can do to get past disagreements.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Handling criticism
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2]) p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communication
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Communication criticism
- Specialty
- Mental Health
- Abstract
- La critique est une observation faite à notre sujet par une autre personne. Ce feuillet décrit des façons de faire face à la critique et de passer outre aux mésententes.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Handling Criticism" pamphlet 0771. Criticism is an observation about you made by someone else. This pamphlet outlines tips for handling criticism and things you can do to get past disagreements.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1809
Using opioids for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34839
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35018
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. STI Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1149
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An STI is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. Most STIs can be treated very easily. However, if left untreated, many can cause problems later. This pamphlet explains common symptoms of STIs, how we test for and treat STIs, what has changed with the STI Clinic, how to make an appointment, what to do if you just want to be screened for STIs, and what to expect at the Clinic. The STI Clinic's location and hours are also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. STI Clinic
- Alternate Title
- STD Clinic
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Sexually Tranmitted Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- An STI is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. Most STIs can be treated very easily. However, if left untreated, many can cause problems later. This pamphlet explains common symptoms of STIs, how we test for and treat STIs, what has changed with the STI Clinic, how to make an appointment, what to do if you just want to be screened for STIs, and what to expect at the Clinic. The STI Clinic's location and hours are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: STI Clinic, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 1149
Food Journal
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35552
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0593
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet includes instructions for writing in a food journal, such as writing down your goals for the week and when to write in your food diary. The pamphlet also includes portion recommendations from Canada's Food Guide, a hunger/fullness rating scale, and pages to keep a food journal.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Food diary
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nutrition
- Diet therapy
- Eating disorders--Treatment
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This pamphlet includes instructions for writing in a food journal, such as writing down your goals for the week and when to write in your food diary. The pamphlet also includes portion recommendations from Canada's Food Guide, a hunger/fullness rating scale, and pages to keep a food journal.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0593
After your thyroid surgery : Dartmouth General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35627
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1628
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet are listed. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your surgeon, a list of important phone numbers, and information about your post-operative appointment are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2184, "Après votre opération de la thyroïde à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thyroid Gland - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thyroid Gland--Surgery
- Specialty
- Dartmouth General Hospital
- Abstract
- Incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet are listed. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your surgeon, a list of important phone numbers, and information about your post-operative appointment are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2184, "Après votre opération de la thyroïde à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: After your thyroid surgery : what you need to know - Dartmouth General Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1628
Veterans' Service Falls Management Program : Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building (VMB)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35676
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Veterans' Services, QEII.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1025
- Available Online
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Falls among older adults are a common problem. Up to half of residents in long-term care may fall each year. This pamphlet explains situations when most falls happen, what raises your risk of falling, and what staff in the Veterans' Memorial Building may ask you to do while living in this unit to prevent falls from happening.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Veterans' Services, QEII
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Accidents--Prevention
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- Falls among older adults are a common problem. Up to half of residents in long-term care may fall each year. This pamphlet explains situations when most falls happen, what raises your risk of falling, and what staff in the Veterans' Memorial Building may ask you to do while living in this unit to prevent falls from happening.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Veterans' Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1025
Patients first : outpatients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36632
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1380
- Available Online
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Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1521, "Priorité aux patients : Patients externe" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1521, "Priorité aux patients : Patients externe" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1380
Patients first : inpatients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36633
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1381
- Available Online
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Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1522, "Priorité aux patients : Patients hospitalisés" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1522, "Priorité aux patients : Patients hospitalisés" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1381
Priorité aux patients : patients externes
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36657
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1521
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un rendez-vous à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1380 “Patients First - Outpatients". Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Alternate Title
- Patients first : outpatients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un rendez-vous à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1380 “Patients First - Outpatients". Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1521
Priorité aux patients : patients hospitalisés
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36658
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1522
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un séjour à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire. ; Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1381 “Patients First - Inpatients".
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Alternate Title
- Patients first : inpatients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un séjour à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire.
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1381 “Patients First - Inpatients".
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1522
Blood collection tips for parents : Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36704
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2089
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides blood collection tips for parents. Images of back-to-chest and chest-to-chest comfort hold techniques are included. Please note that some Nova Scotia Health Authority blood collection sites are not able to collect blood from patients under 12 years old. Visit www.nshealth.ca/blood-collection for more info. The French version of this pamphlet 2149, "Conseils aux parents pour les prises de sang : Pathologie et médecine de laboratoire", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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)
- Blood Specimen Collection
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Collection and preservation
- Children
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides blood collection tips for parents. Images of back-to-chest and chest-to-chest comfort hold techniques are included. Please note that some Nova Scotia Health Authority blood collection sites are not able to collect blood from patients under 12 years old. Visit www.nshealth.ca/blood-collection for more info. The French version of this pamphlet 2149, "Conseils aux parents pour les prises de sang : Pathologie et médecine de laboratoire", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 2089
