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Going Home After Colonoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colonoscopy is the examination of the colon and distal part of the small bowel with a camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. Topics such as eating and when to seek immediate medical attention are discussed in this factsheet. (English) Black & White

Going Home After Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A biopsy is the removal and examination of a sample of tissue for testing purposes. This factsheet contains instructions for home care following discharge. (English) Black & White

Going Home with an Indwelling Drainage Catheter - Paracentesis (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A catheter or tube was inserted to remove any fluid that has collected from around the organs in your abdomen. Sometimes, the doctor wants you to go home with the catheter in place so you can drain the fluid when you need to. Removing the fluid is called 'Paracentesis'. (English) Black & White

Lumbar Puncture (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A lumbar puncture is a procedure where a doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the space around your spinal cord for testing purposes. This factsheet provides details on how the test is performed and what to do when you go home. (English) Black & White

Spinal Anesthesia (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A spinal anesthetic involves having freezing medicine injected into your spinal fluid to numb parts of your body to block pain. This factsheet provides additional information on how this is done and what to do when you return home. (English) Black & White

Pain After Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on how to manage pain after being discharged from surgery. (English) Black & White

Quick Response Program (QRP) (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Quick Response Program assesses what patient services are needed for home care, organizes the appropriate services, facilitates referrals, and does short-term follow up. (English) Colour

Community Health Nursing (Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

Supporting White Rock and South Surrey. Home Care Nursing assists people care for themselves in the community. We work with you and your family to create your plan of care and help you stay safe at home. We teach you how to manage your own care. The first visit takes place in your home. Follow up visits may be scheduled in your home or the ambulatory clinic at Peace Arch Hospital. (English) Colour

Substance Use Services (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Concerned about your alcohol or drug use? Tired of trying to make a change and not succeeding? Affected by someone else’s use? We Can Help! We offer our clients and community members: free counselling, referrals, education, and group sessions. (English) Colour

Ladner Home Care Nursing Services (Delta) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Information on hours of service, home care visits, and ambulatory clinic. (English) Black & White