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Aphasia - Information about Loss of Language (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Aphasia (or dysphasia) is a breakdown in normal language function. This pamphlet provides additional information on what it is, what you might notice, what you can do, and how speech therapy can help. (English) Colour
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English (255852), Chinese - Simplified (262273), Punjabi (262274)
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255852Acquired Apraxia of Speech - Information about Uncoordinated Speech (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that causes difficulty with initiating and sequencing the sounds in words. This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have apraxia, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour
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English (262269), Chinese - Simplified (262270), Punjabi (262271)
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262269Dysarthria - About Slurred Speech (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.
Dysarthria is difficulty speaking due to weakness, slowness, or incoordination of the muscles used for speech (mouth, face, voice, and breathing).This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have dysarthria, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour
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English (255854), Chinese - Simplified (262267), Punjabi (262268)
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255854Intensive Care Unit – Visitor Information (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Peace Arch Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Black & White
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English (251782), Chinese - Simplified (267997), Chinese - Traditional (267998), Punjabi (267996)
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251782Laparoscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses small, keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions to follow after the operation. (English) Colour
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251814Fluoroscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision
Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour
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262637Preparation for Colonoscopy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions on what to do one week before, one day before, and on the day of your procedure. The doctor will give you information about taking a bowel preparation. This will be taken by you to clean the bowel so that your doctor can accurately view your colon. (English) Black & White
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251981Macular Hole Surgery [English] Permalink Public
During macular hole surgery (vitrectomy), a bubble containing a mixture of air and gas is placed in the eye - this helps the macular hole to heal. This pamphlet explains the need to maintain a face-down position so that the gas bubble "bandage" stays in place. (English) Black & White
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251984Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public
Bipolar disorder is an illness in which people have mood swings that are out of proportion with what is going on in their lives. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour
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262001Depression - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public
Depression is a mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness, and disappointment. It can occur occasionally, or it can be a more severe condition affecting one's ability to function or to feel pleasure. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour
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