This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute decision-maker when a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.
The Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Day Hospital cares for people with intense mental health issues or concerns. This pamphlet explains what care and programs the Day Hospital offers, and how to take part in these programs.
The National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) and Children’s Hospital Early Warning Score (CHEWS) are scores used by your health care team. They help them to quickly find out how sick you or your child are and if there are changes to you or your child's condition. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses these scores.
This pamphlet gives information about parking for patients of the Cancer Care Program at the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII in Halifax.
Cette brochure fournit de l’information sur les soins avant et après une opération. Les sujets abordés comprennent : l’anesthésie, les retards, la salle de réveil, la gestion de la douleur et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
La planification préalable des soins est un processus de réflexion sur ce qui est important pour vous afin de vous aider à planifier vos futurs soins médicaux et personnels. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics include anesthetic, delays, the recovery area, pain control, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Santé Nouvelle-Écosse favorise des milieux sans tabac et sans vapotage pour les patients, les visiteurs et le personnel et veut aider les gens à moins fumer, à cesser de fumer et à demeurer non-fumeurs. Ce dépliant vous donne des renseignements sur les cérémonies de purification par la fumée, l’abandon du tabac et le renvoi à Sans Tabac Nouvelle-Écosse. This pamphlet is also available in English.