In a lumbar puncture, a small amount of fluid is taken from the space around your spinal cord. This pamphlet explains what a lumbar puncture is, how long it takes, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
Lung screening is about looking for lung cancer when you are feeling well and have no warning signs or symptoms. The goal is to find lung cancer early when treatment works best. This pamphlet answers common questions about the Nova Scotia Lung Screening Program.
This pamphlet contains information about blacklegged ticks, as well as advice about how to prevent and treat Lyme disease and recognize its symptoms.
This poster contains tips on how to protect yourself from tick bites while enjoying the outdoors.
This guide will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and followup visits with your surgeon.
Lymphedema is swelling that can happen if your lymphatic system is not working properly. This pamphlet explains who is at risk, how to know if you have lymphedema, and how to manage it.
This pamphlet outlines what macular degeneration is. Topics include causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body to help health care providers diagnose your condition. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. This pamphlet is also available in French.
اتخاذ القرارات المتعلقة بالرعاية الصحية بالنيابة عن شخص آخر
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.