Patient Education Resources

Taking Care of Your Lung Health

Lung cancer is 1 of the 4 most common cancers in Nova Scotia. This pamphlet explains what you can do to take care of your lung health and lists possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

Taking Your Medication

Taking your medication is an important part of playing an active role in keeping up your health and well-being. This pamphlet explains why some people stop taking their medication, talking to your primary health care provider, and tips to help you take your medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Taking Your Medications When You Are Sick - A Guide for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

This pamphlet lists medications to avoid when you are sick, if you also have chronic kidney disease. It also includes space to write down your own Sick Day Plan.

Taking Your Medications When You Are Sick After a Kidney Transplant

This pamphlet lists medications you should not take if you get very sick with diarrhea (loose, watery poop), or you are vomiting (throwing up) after a kidney transplant. Information about what to do if you have not taken your medication(s) for more than 1 day (24 hours) and/or cannot keep fluids down without vomiting is included.

Talking About Patient Safety Incidents

This pamphlet explains what patient safety incidents are, how they are reported, and what disclosure is. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Talking About Your Goals of Care and Choosing a Level of Intervention

This pamphlet answers common questions about talking about your goals of care. It lists treatments that may be used and when they may be needed. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Talking to Children about Death and Grief - Information for Parents and Caregivers

This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Technique de respiration en cycle actif (TRCA)

Ce document décrit les étapes à suivre pour respirer de manière détendue, respirer profondément, expirer avec force et tousser. On y présente un résumé des techniques. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Telemetry

Telemetry is a way of recording and monitoring your heart’s rate and rhythm while you are in the hospital. This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are having telemetry done.

Tendon Gliding Exercises

This pamphlet shows you how to do different types of tendon exercises. Your physiotherapist will show you how to do these exercises and tell you how many times a day to do them.