Patient Education Resources

Bien s’informer au sujet des antibiotiques

Ce dépliant explique à quoi peuvent aider les antibiotiques et à quoi ils ne peuvent pas aider. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Bienvenue au QE II

Cette brochure a été préparée dans le but d'aider les patients et leurs familles à se préparer en vue d'un séjour au QEII. Elle contient une vaste gamme de renseignements utiles, y compris les nombreux services offerts aux patients et aux familles. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Bienvenue aux Services communautaires de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances : Régions d’Halifax, d’Eastern Shore et de West Hants

La présente brochure a été conçue pour répondre à toutes vos questions et préoccupations concernant les attentes, la sécurité et le respect de la vie privée et pour vous fournir les coordonnées des ressources en santé mentale dans la communauté. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Bipolar Disorder

This pamphlet explains what causes bipolar disorder, what the symptoms of mania and depression are, how bipolar disorder is treated, and where you can get help.

Birth Control After Having a Baby

This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included.

Birth Control Implant

A birth control implant is a plastic rod 4 cm long and 2 mm wide that goes under the skin on your arm. This pamphlet outlines things to know about the implant.

Birth Control Medication Interaction with Sugammadex (Bridion®)

Sugammadex (Bridion®) is a medication that helps you recover faster from the muscle relaxant used during your surgery. This pamphlet explains how this medication affects how well birth control medications work. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Birth Control Patch

The birth control patch is a patch that you place on your skin once a week to prevent pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how the patch works, how well it works, pros and cons, possible side effects, who should not use it, how to use it, what can make it less effective, and where to put it on your body. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy by stopping you from ovulating, thickening the mucus made by your cervix, and changing the lining of your uterus. This pamphlet explains how well the pill works, when it starts working, pros and cons, how to take it, what can change how well it works, instructions for missed pills, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic ongoing swelling of the eyelids. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of blepharitis and how it is treated.