The Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU) is a specialized acute inpatient unit at the Nova Scotia Hospital. ANSU serves 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).
Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of making your medical and medical wishes known. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, how to navigate personal directives (PDs), and delegates. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. This pamphlet lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease.
This pamphlet lists ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely for people living within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
This pamphlet outlines benefits of physical activity, when in your treatment to start being more physically active, and types of activities to consider. It includes suggestions for different levels of exercise, different tools that can be used, and programs provided by the hospital.
This pamphlet outlines what a cystoscopy is, why the procedure is done, and what to expect after. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.
This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after a Nesbit procedure and how to care for yourself after surgery.
This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given.