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Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day Before Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day before the surgery. Brief instructions on where to go, what to bring, location after surgery and hospital accommodation. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

Essential Care Partners [English] Permalink Public

Essential care partners are people who matter most to you. You might know them as your support person, caregiver, partner in care, or natural support. Here we share when they can be with you and what they can do to support you. (English) Colour

Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public

The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White

Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Social Work Services: Acute Care [English] Permalink Public

People can have many different feelings and concerns about being in the hospital. Social workers are health professionals who focus on your health and social well-being. We help people solve and manage challenges in their everyday lives. We help people living through difficult situations. (English) Colour

BookABreak Respite Booking System (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides step by step instructions for booking a stay with a respite provider. It includes how to search for an available respite bed, how to request a booking, and how to review your bookings. It also explains how to cancel a booking. (English) Colour

Knee Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Knee arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your knee joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with Gadolinium Contrast [English] Permalink Public

Gadolinium contrast is a type of dye used during a Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. It interacts with the magnetic field of the MRI scanner. The radiologist (a doctor who specializes in medical imaging) has asked us to use this dye for your MRI scan. (English) Colour

Information for Our Patients/Residents/Clients (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While you are receiving care from Fraser Health, personal information will be collected from you. Your personal information will be treated confidentially, will only be used and shared for authorized purposes, and will be securely stored and protected. This pamphlet outlines the laws and procedures regarding this use. (English) Black & White

Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour