A Dobutamine® stress echocardiogram (DSE) is done to find out if there are any blockages in the arteries that supply your heart and, if so, how severe (very bad) they are. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.
This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.
Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document répond à plusieurs questions fréquentes sur le don de cornées et explique la procédure à suivre si vous souhaitez faire ce don. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Si vous souhaitez donner un rein de votre vivant, ce document décrit le processus de don et répond aux questions courantes que vous pourriez vous poser. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Dr. Arthur H. Patterson Centre for Restorative Care at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital is a 2 to 8 week program to help you be as independent as possible. The pamphlet explains if you need a referral, who is on your health care team, and what to bring.
The Dr. Doug Watt Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Unit at Harbour View Hospital will help you become as independent as possible. What is expected of you, what to bring, what a usual day is like, who is on your health care team, visitor expectations, discharge planning, and other information is given.
This pamphlet gives guidelines for drinking water safely between meals for people with swallowing problems.
Your vision must meet certain standards for you to have a driver’s license in Nova Scotia. This explains the tests that may be used to see if it is still safe for you to drive is given.
This pamphlet outlines how to get involved in and what to expect from the 6-week DaRT Program, a mental health outpatient program based out of the Nova Scotia Hospital.