Patient Education Resources

Physical Activity Prescription

This tear-off pad is a teaching tool to you stay active. It includes guidelines for frequency (how often), intensity, duration, plus exercise activity ideas.

Physiotherapy Services in Nova Scotia

This pamphlet gives information on physiotherapy services available in Nova Scotia. Topics include how physiotherapy can help you, and how to pay for this service. This pamphlet is also available in French.

PICC Line

A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line is a long intravenous (I.V.) catheter (tube). It is put into a vein in your arm and threaded into a vein above your heart. This pamphlet explains how it will be inserted, risks, taking care of your line, and symptoms to watch for.

Pilonidal Sinus Surgery

A pilonidal (“pie-low-NIE-dul”) sinus is when hairs grow under the skin between your buttocks (bum cheeks). You may need surgery if the area becomes infected. Topics include what will happen after surgery and symptoms that need medical help right away.

Pilules contraceptives

Les pilules contraceptives permettent d'éviter une grossesse en empêchant les ovaires de libérer un ovule chaque mois. Cela prévient la fécondation (rencontre d’un ovule et d’un spermatozoïde). Ce dépliant explique dans quelle mesure la pilule est efficace, son délai d'action, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, la manière de la prendre et les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Planification de votre séjour à l’hôpital après une opération - Halifax Infirmary (HI) Victoria General (VG) Hôpital général de Dartmouth (HGD)

Cette brochure fournit de l’information sur les soins avant et après une opération. Les sujets abordés comprennent : l’anesthésie, les retards, la salle de réveil, la gestion de la douleur et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Planification préalable des soins : Faire connaître vos souhaits personnels et médicaux

La planification préalable des soins est un processus de réflexion sur ce qui est important pour vous afin de vous aider à planifier vos futurs soins médicaux et personnels. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Planning for Your Hospital Stay After Surgery (HI, VG, DGH)

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics include anesthetic, delays, the recovery area, pain control, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling) of a thick band of tissue in the foot called the plantar fascia. This pamphlet explains what causes plantar fasciitis and how it is treated.

Plantar Fasciitis Exercises

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling, redness) of the plantar fascia, a long band of fibers that goes from your toes to your heel. This pamphlet includes what increases your risk, prevention, heel spurs, and physiotherapy exercises (with images) to increase flexibility and decrease heel pain.