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Kidney Removal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having kidney removal surgery (Nephrectomy). You are having surgery (an operation) to remove all or part of one of your kidneys (partial or total nephrectomy) or remove a kidney and the attached ureter (nephro-ureterectomy). Replaces #265734 (English) Colour

Bladder Removal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having bladder removal surgery. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your whole bladder. This surgery is done to treat bladder cancer. Replaces #265736 (English) Colour

High and Low Potassium Foods (Detailed) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Lists of foods that are high and very high in potassium that people with kidney problems should limit. Better choices of foods with low and moderate amounts of potassium with detailed serving sizes. (English) Colour

Suprapubic Catheter - Putting one in place in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions, and information on who to contact if experiencing problems (English) Colour

Your Personal Health Information and Privacy Q&A [English] Permalink Public

Questions and Answers for BC Kidney Patients Kidney care services are delivered through dialysis units and chronic care clinics across the six BC health authorities. The BC Provincial Renal Agency (BCPRA), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating these services. Our goal is to ensure equitable access to high quality care no matter where patients live. The BCPRA must manage personal health information under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This Act makes the Agency and its staff accountable for how it collects, uses and discloses your personal information. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/B...

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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http://www.bcrenalagency.ca/resource-gallery/Docum...

Frequently Asked Questions about Stopping Dialysis Treatment [English] Permalink Public

‎For any patient on dialysis, there may come a time when he or she may feel that dialysis no longer improves their quality of life or meets their personal and health care goals. If this happens, the patient has the right to discontinue dialysis treatments and opt for conservative care. This booklet describes what to consider. (English)

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http://www.bcrenalagency.ca/resource-gallery/Docum...

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-...

Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

This is a brochure to introduce a service provided by Kidney Care Centre to teach patients how to keep their kidneys healthy through lifestyle changing strategies. This service will be provided by registered dietitians. (English) Colour

Going Home with a Urinary Catheter after Surgery: Instructions to care for and remove your catheter [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for patients on how to care for an remove a urinary catheter after surgery. (English) Colour