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Caring for Your Information - Notice to our Patients, Clients, and Residents (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you are receiving care, treatment and services at Fraser Health, our staff and physicians will collect personal information from you. We describe how we collect, use, and share your personal information; and who can see your personal information. We also describe the limits of what we can release to family and friends. For more detailed information, see our brochure “Information for our Patients/Residents/Clients”. (English) Colour

Dealing with Psychosis: A toolkit for moving forward with your life [English] Permalink Public

Treatment for psychosis is provided by health professionals and involves a number of different approaches, including medication. This toolkit is not meant to be a substitute for the treatments provided by your health professionals. Instead, the toolkit is to be used along with treatment by professionals. This toolkit is meant to help you learn skills you can use to: 1. Manage symptoms of psychosis 2. Move forward and enjoy your life (English)

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https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/downloads/DWP/dwp-fu...

Pituitary Gland Surgery (Transsphenoidal Approach) Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery to remove a tumour from the pituitary gland. The surgery is done by going in your nose and through the sphenoid sinus to the pituitary gland. (English) Colour

Angioplasty and Stenting: Lower Body - Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having procedure to open blocked arteries that supply blood to your legs. Angioplasty (say an-gee-oh-plas-tee) uses a medical ‘balloon’ to make the artery larger. A stent is a small tube reinforced with wire that keeps the artery open. (English) Colour

Low-Residue Diet - For reducing your risk of a bowel obstruction [English] Permalink Public

If your dietitian or doctor says you need a low-residue diet, read this booklet for more information. It tells you what foods are safe to et and what foods to avoid. It also tells you about bowel obstructions and how to reduce the chance of developing once. (English) Colour

Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Survey to check if you are at risk for falls. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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Are Your Immunizations Up-to-Date? - High School Letter to Students [English] Permalink Public

A letter for high schools students in all grades. Explains how students can check their immunization records and how to update the records if an immunization is missing. It also explains how to book an appointment if an immunization is needed. (English) Colour

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Our Safety Checklist for Procedure and Operating Rooms For your safety [English] Permalink Public

This is a safety checklist used by our surgery teams as a safety and communication tool. This pamphlet describes how we use the tool and how we involve you in the check. (English) Colour

Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour

Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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