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Patient Education Resources

1,422 Patient Education Resources

CADD®-Solis Pump

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WD85-1616

A CADD-Solis pump is a pump that delivers medication that lessen the feelings of pain and other symptoms. This pamphlet explains how it works, who will get the medication ready, how to take care of it, changing batteries, and dosage instructions.

Calcium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0571

Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed.

Calcium Channel Blockers

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0295

Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take calcium channel blockers. Symptoms that require a trip to the Emergency Department are listed.

Calculs biliaires

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2087

Cette brochure explique les causes et les symptômes des calculs biliaires, quoi faire si vous avez une crise de la vésicule biliaire et la façon dont les calculs biliaires sont diagnostiqués et traités. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Calluses

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WE85-2353

This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus and treatment.

Cancer and Distress

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4012

Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. This is pamphlet describes the Patients Come First questionnaire and how knowing how you are feeling can help your cancer care team to better care for you.

Cancer and the Risk of Blood Clots

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSCCP-1675

Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots. This pamphlet describes what blood clots are, those at highest risk, and what conditions may come from CAT. Terms used in the guide are explained.

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