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 (HCM) thickens the heart muscle. This can cause scar tissue, which can put you at a higher risk of a dangerous, fast heart rhythm. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of HCM, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

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.

My Action Plan - Spine Assessment Clinic (SAC)

This pamphlet gives ways to help your neck and back pain, including movement, healthy habits, and pain management strategies. A list of resources is included.

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.