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QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.

Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

Patient Education Resources

1,424 Patient Education Resources

Gestion du glaucome

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1910

Le glaucome est une maladie dans laquelle une pression accrue dans l'œil endommage le nerf optique. Le présent dépliant définit le glaucome aigu et le glaucome chronique et décrit les différents examens effectués pour diagnostiquer le glaucome. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Getting Ready for a Computed Tomography (CT) Virtual Colonoscopy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WN85-1370

A virtual colonoscopy (VC), also called a computerized tomography (CT) colonography or CTC, is a test used to check the inside lining of the colon for growths called polyps. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a CT VC, including instructions to make sure your bowel is properly cleaned for the test, and what will happen during the test.

Getting to Treatment

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4022

Getting between home and cancer treatment can be hard. This pamphlet explains where you can get help if you need help getting to cancer treatment, what to do if you need accessible transportation, and other resources.

Glaucoma Management

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0140

Glaucoma is a disease where increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. This pamphlet explains the types of glaucoma, tests to diagnose the disease, and different kinds of treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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