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Welcome to the Inpatient Psychiatry Program (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to create an environment that is patient and family-centered where your health care needs are addressed with dignity and respect. Your care team works with you to identify your mental health and/or substance use issues and help you manage them, stabilize any initial crisis, and make a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. We will also identify coping strategies and skills you can use when you go home and make a plan for when you are discharged from the hospital. (English) Colour

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) factsheet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

'Medical Assistance in Dying' (commonly called MAiD) is available along with other options for people who are approaching the end of their life. Other care can include keeping the person comfortable, controlling pain, and improving quality of life. This factsheet gives you basic information about MAiD. We encourage you to talk with your loved ones about your wishes. Whatever you decide, we are here to give you the care you need and honour your wishes. (English) Colour

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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - The Process (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This gives you the steps in the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) process. Use this sheet to keep track of the steps you have completed. (English) Colour

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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

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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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

Indigenous Health & Wellness Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are similar to a doctor's office. We connect you with our team of wellness providers, coordinate your care and act as a point of contact if you need specialist care. Our Indigenous Health and Wellness Clinic is a proven approach to improving and managing the health and wellness of people. Think of us as your 'Wellness Home.' (English) Colour

Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

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

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Opioid Medicines: Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Public

To comply with Part C, Division 1 of the Food and Drug Regulations for drugs on Part A of the "List of Opioids", pharmacists and practitioners must provide this patient information handout from Health Canada at the time of giving an opioid drug when going home from the hospital or on a temporary pass. We must also put a warning sticker to the drug package of an opioid. Warning stickers - order from stores #478552. (English)

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Ultrasound Kidney Biopsy In Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A kidney biopsy is a way of taking a small sample of tissue from your kidney using a special needle. A biopsy is done to identify the type and degree of kidney disease, which then helps guide what would be the best way to treat the disease. A radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures). (English) Colour