Patient Education Resources

Common Medications after Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet lists common medications that you may be prescribed after cardiac (heart) surgery.

Common Questions About Bariatric Surgery

This pamphlet answers common questions about bariatric surgery offered through Nova Scotia Health.

Communicating with your Child (about Diabetes Management)

PL-1285: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. It can be hard to talk to your child about how to manage their diabetes. This pamphlet has tips on how to communicate with your child and includes suggestions on what to say.

Communicating with your Child (about Diabetes Management) [Arabic]

PL-1285-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. It can be hard to talk to your child about how to manage their diabetes. This pamphlet has tips on how to communicate with your child and includes suggestions on what to say.

Communiquer avec votre enfant (sur la gestion du diabète)

PL-1285-FR : Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.

Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST): Dual Diagnosis Program

The Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST) Team at the Nova Scotia Hospital helps people reach their highest level of wellness. They serve people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others).

Community Outreach Team - West Bedford Transitional Health

This pamphlet explains the services provided by the Community Outreach Team at West Bedford Transitional Health.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Comprendre les dernières semaines, journées et heures de la vie

Les renseignements présentés dans cette ressource ont pour but de vous aider à comprendre les changements qui surviennent chez une personne au cours des dernières semaines, journées et heures de sa vie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Concussion Recovery

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pamphlet includes information on how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, and what to expect the first few weeks. An in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, and a FAQ section is also included.