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Patient Education Resources

1,449 Patient Education Resources

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-1761

This pamphlet explains what causes PVD, the symptoms of PVD, and how PVD is diagnosed and treated. Information about follow-up care is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Potential for Violent or Aggressive Behaviour

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-2041

This pamphlet outlines how all patients who come to an Emergency Department for treatment are screened for the potential of violence and aggression. If you show a potential for violence or aggression, or have been violent or aggressive, we add a note to your health record to help us keep you and our staff safe.

Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organisms antibiorésistants (OA)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1859

Parfois, les bactéries développent la capacité de ne plus être détruites par les antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries (organismes) sont « résistantes » aux antibiotiques et on parle alors des organismes antibiorésistants (OA). Ce dépliant explique comment les OA se propagent, le dépistage des OA et les raisons pour lesquelles nous procédons au dépistage des OA. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Prednisone for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2419

Prednisone is a type of medication known as a corticosteroid. It 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.

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