This resource explains what tetanus and diphtheria are, what the Td vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
This resource explains what tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are, what the Tdap vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
This resource explains what tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are, what the Tdap-IPV vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. This resource is also available in French.
This pamphlet is for patients who are beginning dialysis. It explains what to expect when starting hemodialysis, common questions you may have, your hemodialysis schedule, and your hemodialysis health care team. Information about Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Patient Relations, and Ethics is included.
Cette brochure explique ce que sont les incidents liés à la sécurité des patients, comment les signaler, et ce qu'est la divulgation. This pamphlet is also available in English.
There are 2 fully-equipped 1-bedroom Independent Living Simulation (ILS) suites at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre are designed to give you or support persons practice at independent or assisted living before you go home. This pamphlet explains the type of life skills that can be practiced in the suites and when the suites can be used.
This pamphlet explains why you are being offered induction, how it is done, how long it takes, and what will happen when you come to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A balloon catheter is a soft tube with a small balloon on the end. The balloon catheter helps to get your cervix ready for labour (cervical ripening). This pamphlet explains what will happen when the balloon catheter is inserted (put in), possible complications of a balloon catheter, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Cervidil®, possible complications of Cervidil®, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.