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Patient Education Resources

1,430 Patient Education Resources

Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST): Dual Diagnosis Program

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WM85-1178

The Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST) Team at the Nova Scotia Hospital helps people reach their highest level of wellness. They serve people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others).

Concussion Recovery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0395

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pamphlet includes information on how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, and what to expect the first few weeks. An in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, and a FAQ section is also included.

Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2166

Ce dépliant explique le rôle que vous et votre famille jouez en matière de sécurité lors du séjour de votre enfant à l'hôpital. Des conseils sont fournis sur les sujets suivants : prévention de l'enlèvement d'enfants, prévention du risque de coincement, prévention des chutes, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Constipation

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-0692

This pamphlet explains common causes of constipation and lists things you can do to help. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Constipation [French]

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2080

Cette brochure explique les causes courantes de la constipation et énumère les choses que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer la situation. Les symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux immédiats sont aussi précisés. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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