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The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization [English] Permalink Public

The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. Public Health Units will need to provide all gr 9 students a copy of the healthlinkbc file "The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization" (English)

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Finding Health Information Online (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

There is a great amount of medical information available on the Internet, but not all of it is reliable. Knowing where to find trustworthy information is half the battle. This brochure will lead you to reliable medical websites where you can find the health information you are looking for. (English) Colour

Kidney Transplant Ultrasound and Core Biopsy (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an appointment for a kidney biopsy. This test helps us check how well your transplant kidney is working. (English) Colour

A Screen Positive Result: What does it mean and what do I do now? [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet answers questions about a screen positive result. For more information, please visit, http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/our-services/screening-programs/prenatal-genetic-screening/resources. (English)

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Tuberculosis (TB) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about tuberculosis. Number 51a. (English)

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COVID-19 - What to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms [English] Permalink Public

This handout includes information on: how to get test results, what to do if you have COVID-19 and checking if treatment is right for you. (English)

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Healthy habits when at risk for lymphedema [English] Permalink Public

A handout for people who have had breast surgery or radiation and need more information about how to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). (English) Colour

Your Personal Health Information and Privacy Q&A [English] Permalink Public

Questions and Answers for BC Kidney Patients Kidney care services are delivered through dialysis units and chronic care clinics across the six BC health authorities. The BC Provincial Renal Agency (BCPRA), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating these services. Our goal is to ensure equitable access to high quality care no matter where patients live. The BCPRA must manage personal health information under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This Act makes the Agency and its staff accountable for how it collects, uses and discloses your personal information. (English)

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Before AND After Procedural Sedation (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We give this information out after various procedures and sometimes as part of a package for a specific procedure. Procedural sedation means we gave you medicines so we could do a test or procedure without you feeling pain. This is called ‘sedation’. The medicines will make you feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, clumsy, or unsteady. It can also cause you to not think clearly. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).

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Caring for Your Information - Notice to our Patients, Clients, and Residents (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you are receiving care, treatment and services at Fraser Health, our staff and physicians will collect personal information from you. We describe how we collect, use, and share your personal information; and who can see your personal information. We also describe the limits of what we can release to family and friends. For more detailed information, see our brochure “Information for our Patients/Residents/Clients”. (English) Colour