Shortness of breath is the most common symptom for people with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This pamphlet explains what causes shortness of breath, how opioids help, what kinds of opioids are used, if opioids are safe, and possible side effects.
If you had your baby by Cesarean birth, you can still have a vaginal birth in your next pregnancy. This is called a Trial of Labour after Cesarean (TOLAC) or a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC). This pamphlet gives information about TOLAC.
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.
Your health care provider has suggested you take an oral (by mouth) magnesium supplement. This may be a capsule, liquid, or a powder. Helpful hints and a sample schedule are provided.
During orbital decompression surgery, the eye surgeon will remove a large part of the bony wall in the orbit (eye socket). This pamphlet explains why you may need this surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
You need surgery to remove a piece of the tumour in your orbit (eye socket), or to remove the whole tumour. This pamphlet explains why you need orbital surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
Organ and tissue donation can improve or save the lives of many people. This pamphlet discusses who can donate, how to register, what happens if you do not register, and who can access your decision. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet gives information about organ and tissue donation after death by circulatory criteria (DCC). DCC is when the heart stops beating and does not start again. This pamphlet explains what DCC is and what will happen if you decide to have your loved one donate.
This pamphlet gives information about organ and tissue donation after death by neurological criteria (DNC). DNC is when the brain stops working and will not work again. This is also called brain death.
This pamphlet gives information about comfort care, palliative care, withdrawing life support, and what to expect during this time.