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Information for patients having an MRI Scan [English] Permalink Public

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is the name given to a technique which builds up pictures of an internal cross section of the part of the body under investigation. This booklet describes how the MRI is done and how to prepare yourself (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/EC/EC.580.I54.pdf

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Dementia and Falling - In Hospital [English] Permalink Public

People with dementia have a greater chance of falling while in the hospital. The sheet explains what you can do to keep active and stay safe. There is also information for family and friends on how they can help keep you safe. (English) Colour

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English (266644), Chinese - Simplified (266655), Chinese - Traditional (266656), Punjabi (266654)

Diabetes Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with diabetes and kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/Documents/Diabetes%20Kidney-...

Added Care or Service from Outside Providers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Guidelines for Hiring Independent Service Providers to work in Fraser Health Facilities. We provide everyone in our care with the health care they need. Sometimes, though, a person wants added care or services that we do not offer. This pamphlet explains the responsibilities involved and the steps for requesting an Independent Service Provider. (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with Gravity System and Single Tubing (NON-Flex bag): For 50mL Medication Bag + 25mL Normal Saline Bag (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This book has information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. This booklet is meant to help you give yourself IV medication through a Valved Central Venous Catheter (CVC) with a gravity infusion using single tubing (NON-Flex bag) when your medication comes in a 50mL bag. Instructions include how to flush your intravenous line with a 25mL Normal Saline bag. (English) Colour

Psychiatric Urgent Response Clinic (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure is for patients who have seen the emergency department doctor for an urgent mental health concern but did not have to stay in the hospital. (English) Black & White

Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program at Royal Columbian Hospital. We are a new program in the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre opening up in April 2020. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and structured environment to support you during your stay. (English) Colour

Diabetes Canada: Alcohol and Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet about the health risks of consuming alcohol for people who have diabetes. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Prediabetes [English] Permalink Public

Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes (i.e. a fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or A1C of 6.5% or higher). Although not everyone with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes, many people will. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

My Goal for Managing My Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A worksheet for identifying a focused goal and plan for taking action to reach the goal. (English) Colour