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Patient Education Resources

1,402 Patient Education Resources

Cannabinoids for Managing Pain

| .pdf | PRINT CODE PM85-1350

This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid for pain management, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Capsulotomie au laser YAG

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1947

On parle d’une cataracte quand le cristallin de votre œil devient trouble ou opaque avec le temps. La présente brochure explique comment se préparer, ce qui se passe pendant le traitement et à quoi s’attendre après. On y présente aussi une liste des complications possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Carbohydrate Counting

| PRINT CODE PL-0701

PL-0238: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Carbohydrate (“carb”) counting is a way of meal planning to help manage your blood glucose. This pamphlet explains what a carb is, what foods contain carbs, and how to count carbs.

Cardiac Catheterization (Dye Test)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-0718

This test shows how well your arteries, heart muscle, and valves are working. This pamphlet describes how the test is done, getting ready for the test, and what will happen on the day of the test, and aftercare. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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