Patient Education Resources

Molar Pregnancy

This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy.

Mouth Care During Cancer Treatment

Having a healthy mouth can reduce your risk of the mouth problems that cancer and cancer treatment can cause. This pamphlet explains why cancer treatments cause mouth problems, what problems they cause, and how to keep your mouth healthy.

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Multiple Myeloma

Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of multiple myeloma, and how it is treated.

My Diabetes Record

This pamphlet lists target health measurements related to diabetes and gives space for you to write down your own measurements. It also lists things you can do to help manage your diabetes.

My Get Moving Passport

This pamphlet gives tips for staying active while you are in the hospital.

My Holter Diary

You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.

My Holter Diary - Cobequid Community Health Centre

You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.

My Home Parenteral Nutrition Emergency Preparedness Plan

This pamphlet explains what a home parenteral nutrition (HPN) emergency plan is, and what emergency supplies you should have ready.

My Journey Through Rehabilitation - Musculoskeletal, Amputee, and Neurology Program

This pamphlet will help you as you make your way through rehabilitation (rehab). It explains what to expect when you are admitted, during your stay, and when you are discharged from the hospital. It also includes information about your health care team and a checklist to help you get ready for your discharge.