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Your Guide to Reducing Falls and Related Injuries - Acute (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

As a patient in the hospital, you are at risk for falling. Here are some ways you, your family, and friends can help reduce your risk of falling and getting hurt. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Pacemakers [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (Chinese - Simplified)

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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Recovering at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Information in this book is intended as a reference for you and your family and as a guide for the next 6 to 8 weeks and beyond. The first 6 to 8 weeks after heart surgery are usually the most difficult. You might recover quite quickly if you were in good health before your surgery. However, your recovery could be slower if you were very sick before surgery or if you had a complication after surgery. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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COPD What to do for my health [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Under Revision

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (Chinese - Simplified)

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Important Safety Message - When you visit a clinic [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

When you visit a clinic, health care professionals will ask you for information around your health history including medications. Please ask questions about your treatment plan and your health care. Please tell us about any medication changes or changes in your condition. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Important Safety Message - When you visit a hospital [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

When you visit a clinic, health care professionals will ask you for information around your health history including medications. Please ask questions about your treatment plan and your health care. Please tell us about any medication changes or changes in your condition. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Heart Failure Care: What to do for my heart condition [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Heart function care information around what I need to do for my heart condition including types of heart failure, weight monitoring, medication, and salt and fluid intake. Levels of permitted activity and symptoms to be aware of are included in this resource. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Simplified)

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