1,532 Patient Education Resources
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Program - Halifax Infirmary, QE II
Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is for people who have a chronic (ongoing) lung disease (like COPD, lung fibrosis), have had a lung transplant, or are waiting for one. This pamphlet explains the benefits, what the program involves, and how to get started.
Punctum Plugs
Punctum plugs block the openings at the corner your eyes beside your nose, letting more moisture stay on your eyes to help with dry eyes. This pamphlet explains what will happen when a punctum plug is put in and after a plug is put in.
PUVA Phototherapy
PUVA phototherapy is a form of light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.
Qu’est-ce qu’un protège-mamelon (ou téterelle)
Ce dépliant explique comment allaiter en utilisant un protège-mamelon (aussi appelé téterelle). This pamphlet is also available in English.
Qu’est-ce que le diabète de type 1 et le diabète de type 2?
PL-0335-FR: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.
Quality Care for Surgery Patients - Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.