Patient Education Resources

Blood Transfusion

This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms that medical attention right away. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Blood Transfusion [Arabic]

نقل الدم

Blood Transfusion [Simplified Chinese]

输血

Bone Marrow Harvest - QE II

A bone marrow harvest is a surgery to take stem cells from the bone marrow in the back of your hip bones. This pamphlet describes how this surgery is done, and what to expect before, during, and after. It also explains possible side effects and symptoms to watch for after surgery.

Bone Marrow Test

This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.

Booking an Appointment at Your Collaborative Family Practice - Colchester, Cumberland, Pictou County, and East Hants

This pamphlet gives information on what to expect before you book an appointment at your collaborative family practice in Colchester, Cumberland, Pictou County, or East Hants.

Botox® Injection

Botox® injections are used to treat blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Bowel Preparation for Chronic Kidney Disease Before Colonoscopy

This pamphlet describes how to get ready for a colonoscopy if you have chronic kidney disease including what you can consume on the days leading up to the procedure.

Bowel Surgery

During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.

Bowel Surgery - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

This guide will help you understand, prepare for, and recover from your bowel surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.