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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [English] 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. (English) Colour

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Making Informed Decisions About CPR (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) refers to medical procedures used to restart a patient's heart and breathing when the heart and/or lungs stop working unexpectedly. This pamphlet provides information on what CPR is and when it is performed, as well as information on a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. NOTE TO EMPLOYEES: This is STORES ITEM # 350960. (English) Colour

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When Returning Home Is No Longer An Option (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.

FOR USE IN HOME HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE ONLY. Going From Hospital to a Long-Term Care Home. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

Medical Order for Scope of Treatment or MOST (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between a patient and their doctor. The patient keeps of the order to take with them to: the hospital if they visit the emergency department or are admitted, or a medical appointment. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour

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

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. Note to Employees: This is STORES ITEM # 349976. (English)

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http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/y...

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Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites [English] Permalink Public

Many First Nations and Aboriginal cultures view death as a natural part of our life cycle with ceremonies and rites marking them. Care and planning must be respected and sensitive to these specific medical treatments, spiritual and traditional ceremonies. What is advance care planning? What is an advance care plan? What is My Voice? Why is advance care planning important? Where can I express my specific cultural health care choices? Who do I share my advance care plan with? Need help with advance care planning? What else should I know? (English)

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http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/he...

The Best Medicine Could Be Less Medicine (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The medicines you take should make you feel better, not worse. This brochure explains why we review the medicines you are taking and what you can do to help us make sure you only taking the medicines you need. (English) Colour

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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Welcome to the Convalescent Care Program (Surrey, Abbotsford, Agassiz) [English] Permalink Public

Convalescent Care is mainly for older adults recovering from an acute illness or injury and need a little extra care before they can return home. (English) Colour

Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour

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