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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

1,427 Patient Education Resources

Manométrie œsophagienne (évaluation de la motilité œsophagienne) - Site VG

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2456

Cet examen permet d'évaluer les muscles de la déglutition et la pression dans l'œsophage (tube qui relie la bouche à l'estomac). Le dépliant décrit l'endroit où vous vous rendez pour faire l’examen, la façon de vous préparer, le déroulement de l'examen et ce qui se passe après l'examen. This pamphlet is also available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Maturation cervicale au moyen du gel vaginal de dinoprostone (Prostin)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1817

ProstinMD est un gel. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone (prostaglandine E2). La dinoprostone PGE2 (ou gel ProstinMD) est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation du gel ProstinMD, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Medical Abortion

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1831

This pamphlet explains what a medical abortion is, who can get a medical abortion, what happens during a medical abortion, and possible risks and side effects. Instructions for taking the medication Mifegymiso, and who to contact for further information are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Medicine Coverage

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4028

Many people worry about how much they will have to pay for their cancer medications. This pamphlet explains what support is available if you do not have an insurance plan. It explains how to find out if your insurance plan or the Nova Scotia Pharmacare plan will cover your medications. Other topics include what you can do if your medications are not covered, and what to do if you are still having trouble getting your medications.

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