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Patient Education Resources

1,553 Patient Education Resources

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0713

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an illness of the nervous system. It can cause mild weakness to severe paralysis (not being able to move). The pamphlet explains causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, what to expect if you are in the hospital, and rehabilitation.

Hair Loss

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4082

Hair loss (also called alopecia) is a common side effect of cancer treatment. This pamphlet answers common questions about hair loss. It gives ways to cope and questions to ask your health care team.

Halifax Pain Self-Management Program

| .pdf | PRINT CODE PM85-1654

The Halifax Pain Self-Management Program offers educational groups. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to help self-manage their long-term pain. This pamphlet explains what you will learn in the program, when and where it is held, and how to sign up.

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