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Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (P.A.T.H.) (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We believe ‘home is best’ and that you are in charge of your health and wellness. Our unit helps you gain the strengths and abilities you need to transition from hospital to home. This pamphlet explains what you can expect on our unit and what you need to do for your recovery. (English) Colour

Total Laryngectomy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having your entire larynx removed (total laryngectomy). This booklet tell you about your surgery, how to care for your stoma, how to care for your voice prosthesis (if you have one), and helpful information so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. We are here to help you and your family understand what to expect as you recover from surgery. (English) Colour

Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White

Hiatus Hernia Surgery [English] Permalink Public

A hiatus hernia is when the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. This booklet describes the surgical procedure as well as recovery, including diet and activity. (English) Black & White

Pectus Bar Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes the surgical procedure to repair a sunken sternum, or breastbone (called Pectus Excavatum). We explain what to expect after surgery and reviews activity restrictions and recovery. (English) Colour

Concerned About Quality of Care - Let Us Know (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The establishment of Patient Care Quality Offices allows people to voice their concerns or complaints and provide feedback. This pamphlet contains information on how the office works and relevant contact numbers. (English) Colour

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Stroke Prevention and Neurology Clinic (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The clinic offers people access to treatment to prevent stroke. People are referred to the clinic after a hospital visit to Emergency or a hospital admission because of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA). (English) Colour

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Acute Stress Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients and families about acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; what they are, what they look and feel like, and what can be done. (English) Colour

Beyond the Intensive Care Unit - Recovering from a Critical Illness [English] Permalink Public

Although the Intensive Care Unit has been an essential part of your care, it is only one step along your road to recovery. The next step in your recovery journey is a move out of Critical Care and onto one of our nursing units. This booklet explains what to expect with the move to a nursing unit, and with this stage of your recovery. (English) Colour

Teaching Your Child To Use Eye Contact (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Eye contact is one of the earliest forms of communication that develops. We use eye contact to send a message and to make sure that our message has been received or understood. Some children have not yet learned to look at someone to get their needs met. We can try to teach them to look at us by using People Games. (English) Colour

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