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Patient Education Resources

1,445 Patient Education Resources

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-2351

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition that can happen to anyone who uses cannabis (marijuana), especially people who use it regularly. This pamphlet provides information about treatment, as well as what to do if you need help.

Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1792

Ce dépliant explique pourquoi on vous a prescrit un cannabinoïde, la quantité et la façon de prendre ce médicament, les effets secondaires et la manière de rester en sécurité lorsque vous prenez ce médicament. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Cannabinoids for Managing Pain

| .pdf | PRINT CODE PM85-1350

This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid for pain management, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cannabis and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2441

Cannabis is a dried flower bud. It is important that people with CKD know the risks and benefits of using cannabis. This pamphlet explains if cannabis is safe with CKD, if cannabis can treat CKD, if there are drug interactions, and what you should check for while using cannabis.

Capsule Endoscopy - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-1300

Capsule endoscopy is a test to look at your small intestine. This pamphlet describes risks, how to get ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French and Simplified Chinese.

Capsulotomie au laser YAG

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1947

On parle d’une cataracte quand le cristallin de votre œil devient trouble ou opaque avec le temps. La présente brochure explique comment se préparer, ce qui se passe pendant le traitement et à quoi s’attendre après. On y présente aussi une liste des complications possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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