Aide médicale à mourir (AMM)
Ce dépliant explique en quoi consiste la préparation à l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM). This pamphlet is also available in English.
22 Patient Education Resources
CADD®-Solis Pump for Palliative Care
A CADD®-Solis pump delivers medication(s) to help with pain and other symptoms. This pamphlet explains how it works, who will get the medication ready, how to take care of it, changing batteries, and dosage instructions.
Cornea Donation - Palliative Care Service
This pamphlet answers common questions about cornea donation and explains what to do if you would like to donate your corneas. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Dix choses à savoir au sujet du deuil
Même si votre deuil est unique, comme la relation que vous aviez avec la personne décédée, certains aspects s’appliquent de façon générale. Nos employés, nos bénévoles et des personnes endeuillées ont cerné dix choses importantes pour comprendre votre deuil. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Expected Death at Home Form and Process
This pamphlet explains the steps that health care providers must take when plans have been made for a home death. The Expected Death at Home (EDAH) form summarizes the important information required to facilitate a peaceful and respectful home death.
Faire un don de vie : Don de cornées
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Ce dépliant donne aux patients et aux familles de l’information sur le don de cornées, en particulier dans le contexte des soins palliatifs. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Helping Teens Cope with Dying, Death, and Grief
This pamphlet outlines how to help teens cope with dying, death, and grief. It explains how teens may react when someone is very ill, the role their friends may play in the grieving process, and how their reactions may differ from those of an adult.
La Pochette verte de la Nouvelle-Écosse - Information pour les patients, familles et mandataires
La Pochette verte de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un endroit où garder vos documents importants en vue de partager avec les prestataires de soins de santé vos plans de soins, vos objectifs et vos souhaits en matière de soins. Le présent dépliant indique ce que vous devriez garder dans votre Pochette verte et ce que vous devriez en faire. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Life is a Journey - Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) [patient guide]
This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Steps in the MAiD process are listed, including which health care providers can be involved. This pamphlet is also available in French.