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Nitrates in Well Water [English] Permalink Public

What are nitrates? How do nitrates get into well water? How do I know if there are nitrates in my well water? What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? What should I do if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the household? How can I get my well water tested? What if my water is high in nitrates? Number 05a. (English)

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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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What is Phosphorus and why is it important [English] Permalink Public

A multi-section handout describing phosphorus and phosphorus binders and their role in kidney disease. This handout is designed to be used as a multi-page handout or each page used as a separate handout (English)

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Phosphate Binders [English] Permalink Public

Pharmacy information sheet to educate patients on phosphate binders as a medication. (English)

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Activated Vitamin D Supplements [English] Permalink Public

Pharmacy information sheet to describe medication activated Vitamin D to chronic kidney disease patients. (English)

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Urinary Catheter - Using a Combined Day-Night Bag [English] Permalink Public

Information on self care of your catheter and instructions on the care of drainage bags, including how to change and to clean your drainage bag. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘Midstream’ urine sample for Women (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

‘Midstream’ is a way of collecting urine (pee) sample that is free of most germs normally on the skin. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘24 hour’ urine sample (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This test is used to check how your kidneys are working. You collect all your urine (pee) over a 24-hour period. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘First Catch’ urine sample for Women (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine (pee) sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (English) Colour

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Urine Sample - First Catch - How to collect for Men (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (English) Colour

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