98 Patient Education Resources
Scent-Free Information - Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS)
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick (especially if they have asthma, allergies, certain medical conditions, or sensitivities to scents). This pamphlet lists types of products that have scents and ways to remove various scents from yourself and your environment.
Se préparer au retour à la maison : de l’admission au congé
Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est une date de congé prévue et fournit de l'information sur l'admission dans une unité pour personnes hospitalisées, l’équipe de soins de santé, ce à quoi s’attendre chaque jour, la préparation au congé et plus encore. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Services de pharmacie d’hôpital
Ce document décrit les services de pharmacie disponibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians - American Sign Language–English Interpreter Services
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians is a non- profit organization, serving the approximately 150,000 deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people in the province of Nova Scotia. This pamphlet gives information on hiring American Sign Language-English interpreters.
Spiritual Care - Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC)
Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
Talking About Patient Safety Incidents
This pamphlet explains what patient safety incidents are, how they are reported, and what disclosure is. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Talking About Your Goals of Care and Choosing a Level of Intervention
This pamphlet answers common questions about talking about your goals of care. It lists treatments that may be used and when they may be needed. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Understanding Restraint Use for Patients and Essential Care Partners
Nova Scotia Health policy states restraints are to be used only as a last resort. This pamphlet explains what a restraint is, why restraints are used, ways for you and your essential care partners to help without using a restraint, and what to do if you are not happy with how you or your loved one is being restrained.
Using Cannabis in the Hospital
This pamphlet provides information about using cannabis while in the hospital, as well as why it is important to tell your health care providers if you are using cannabis for any reason. This pamphlet is also available in French.