Patient Education Resources

Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter

This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

Ulcerative Proctitis

Ulcerative proctitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains how this condition is diagnosed, symptoms, and treatments.

Ulcère du pied diabétique

Un ulcère du pied est une plaie ouverte qui apparaît sous la cheville. Ce document explique quelles sont les personnes susceptibles de développer un ulcère du pied diabétique et comment déterminer si vous souffrez de neuropathie diabétique (lésion nerveuse pouvant survenir chez les personnes diabétiques) ou d’un ulcère du pied diabétique. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy

An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.

Understanding Health Care Information in Your Language

This pamphlet explains ways to understand health care information in your language. Topics include what to do if you do not speak English but need to call a Nova Scotia Health facility or IWK Health and translating written information.

Understanding Restraint Use for Patients and Essential Care Partners

Nova Scotia Health policy states restraints are to be used only as a last resort. This pamphlet explains what a restraint is, why restraints are used, ways for you and your essential care partners to help without using a restraint, and what to do if you are not happy with how you or your loved one is being restrained.

Understanding the Last Weeks, Days, and Hours of Life

The information provided in this pamphlet is to help you understand the changes that happen to someone during the last weeks, days, and hours of life. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Understanding Your Lung Screening Results

This information is for people who have been booked for a lung screening CT scan or have already had a lung screening CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about lung screening CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your lung screening CT results.

Unit 7.4: Halifax Infirmary

This pamphlet includes information about Unit 7.4, Home First and discharge planning, important telephone numbers, your health care team, visitor information, parking, food and drink, personal belongings, waiting rooms, and places to stay in Halifax.