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Forensic Nursing Service - Connecting to Follow-up [English] Permalink Public

Violence can impact a person’s health and well-being for a short time and over a long period. Finding supports and resources can help. You are not alone. This booklet is your guide to health, safety, legal, and resources available. (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

Hurt at Work? [English] Permalink Public

If you are hurt at work, you must report the injury to both your employer and to WorkSafeBC. We explain how to report the injury. We also explain that if you seek medical care, tell us it is a work-related injury, and don’t report it to WorkSafeBC, you will have to pay the cost of the medical care. (English) Colour

Paracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure paracentesis including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, 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. Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from around the organs in your abdomen. This area is called the abdominal cavity. A build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. There are a number of different reasons for this fluid build-up. You might already know why this has happened or this procedure might be done to help find out why. (English) Colour

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Setting Goals for Lifestyle Change (Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

If you are ready to make a change, it can help to start with one or two goals. Then break the goal down into smaller steps. This worksheet can help you to set a goal that is important to you and that you can achieve. (English) Colour