Patient Education Resources

Guidelines After a Minor Procedure - Dermatology Clinic

This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having a minor procedure at the Dermatology Clinic. Topics include incision (cut) care, pain, and bleeding.

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II

This pamphlet gives information about the HIV Clinic. Topics include who the Clinic team members are, privacy, what will happen at your first appointment, ART (antiretroviral therapy) medication, and what to do if you have a problem between Clinic appointments. Support and resources, as well as helpful hints for coping with HIV, are included. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic and Ukrainian.

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II [Arabic]

(QE II) مستشفى فيكتوريا العام، مركز كيو إي تو - عيادة فيروس نقص المناعة البشري

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II [Ukrainian]

Клініка ВІЛ-інфекції - Головний медичний центр “Вікторія”, QE II

Hydrocortisone Injection

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) - The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickens the heart muscle and puts you at risk of dangerous, fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet explains the cause of HCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a life-long condition that creates patchy white areas of the skin. This pamphlet explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and contact information for the Colposcopy Clinic.

Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) - Cobequid Community Health Centre

The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.

Operational Stress Injury Clinic

This pamphlet outlines the services offered by the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic. It explains what an operational stress injury is and lists common types of OSIs.

Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic

Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become very porous (have many small spaces) making the bones more likely to fracture. This pamphlet describes instructions for patients who are referred to the Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic, including details of what to expect before your first visit.