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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) brochure (Fraser Health) [French] 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 brochure 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. (French) Colour

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Information for patients having an MRI Scan [French] 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 (French)

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

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Food Allergy Testing [French] Permalink Public

This resource summarizes how IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered food allergy is the most common type of food allergy. (French)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/he...

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5 Questions To Ask About Your Medications [French] Permalink Public

5 questions to help patients and caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider. Part of medication safety in Fraser Health. (French)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/MedRec/MedSaf...

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Pacemakers [French] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (French)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker-%20PM%...

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator [French] Permalink Public

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (French)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Implantable%20Ca...

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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) [French] Permalink Public

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a small electronic device used to treat heart failure. It delivers tiny amounts of electrical impulses to the heart causing both ventricles to pump together in a coordinated way. There are 2 types of these devices: a CRT pacemaker (CRT-P) and a CRT defibrillator (CRT-D). Both can send an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat when needed. A CRT-D can also deliver a life-saving shock to return the heart rhythm back to normal. (French)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardiac%20Resync...

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Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (French) Colour

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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) A Guide to Support People Requesting MAiD (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

This guide answers questions you and your loved ones might have after considering MAiD. It also gives information about what to do or think about in the days before MAiD happens. (French) Colour

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Dietitian Services - HealthLink BC [French] Permalink Public

811 Dietitian services and specialized program areas. (French)

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