Patient Education Resources

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.

My Labour and Birth Guide - South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH)

This pamphlet will help you talk about the upcoming birth of your baby and help health care providers understand what treatments you would like and the things that matter most to you.

My Physical Activity Record

This pamphlet includes tips on how to get more physically active. It also includes space to keep track of your health (like blood pressure, heart rate) and activity (like aerobic exercise, balance test).

Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (ongoing) neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in your voluntary muscles (muscles you can control). This pamphlet explains what causes MG, what the symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed and treated. A list of resources is included.

Mycophenolate for Glomerulonephritis

Mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Myringotomy Tubes - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what a myringotomy tube is, what to expect after surgery, pain, activity and eating, how long the tubes should stay in, and possible side effects.

Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder

Naltrexone is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence by lowering the good feeling you get from drinking alcohol. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and other things you should know.