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Serial Casting [English] Permalink Public

Serial casting is a procedure that involves applying a series of fiberglass casts to a limb to improve the range of movement of a joint (eg. knee, elbow, ankle). This information sheet discusses how it is done and any possible complications. (English) Colour

Household Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

Provided by Occupational Therapy: After an injury or illness it might be difficult to do your regular everyday activities. There are pieces of equipment that can help you to do these everyday activities. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Embrace Clinic [English] Permalink Public

Embrace Clinic is a special medical clinic for survivors of recent violence such as sexual assault, and partner or family violence. Describes services for both survivors of recent violence and others in the public. The Strangulation Clinic is a special clinic within the Embrace Clinic for those who have been recently strangled. (English) Colour

Forensic Nursing Service - Connecting to Follow-up [English] Permalink Public

Violence can impact a person’s health and well-being for a short time and over a long period. Finding supports and resources can help. You are not alone. This booklet is your guide to health, safety, legal, and resources available. (English) Colour