Patient Education Resources

Writing to Transplant Recipients and Their Families

You may choose to write to your loved one’s transplant recipient. If you would like to write to a transplant recipient, this pamphlet provides some information to guide you.

Writing to Your Anonymous Kidney Transplant Recipient

The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) kidney transplant recipient is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your transplant recipient, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.

Writing to Your Anonymous Living Kidney Donor

The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) living kidney donor is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your donor, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.

Writing to Your Donor's Family

Choosing to write to your donor's family is a personal decision. This pamphlet outlines some information to guide you if you decide you would like to write to your donor's family. This pamphlet is also available in French.

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

After cataract surgery, it is common for the thin capsule behind your new lens to become cloudy and make your vision blurry again. A YAG laser capsulotomy is done to improve your vision. The pamphlet describes getting ready for treatment, what happens during the treatment, and what to expect after.

Your Baby's Second Night

This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hours after your baby is born. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Your CADD-SOLIS® Pump for Systemic Therapy: A Guide for Patients

Your doctor has prescribed systemic therapy (treatment for cancer) which will be given to you by an infusion pump you will be connected to at home. This medication is given through a vein. Your pump has been chosen specifically for your treatment. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your infusion pump.

Your Craniotomy Surgery - Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after your craniotomy. Topics include tests you will need before your surgery, activity, pain management, and monitoring your symptoms after surgery.

Your Emergency Department Visit

This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit one of Nova Scotia Health's Emergency Departments. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, Mi'kmaw, Hindi, and Spanish.

Your Emergency Department Visit - Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital

This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit the Emergency Department (ED) at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.