Writing in plain language matters. In Canada, it’s reported that nine million people have limited literacy skills, with over half of Canadians reading below a high school level. This is just one of the reasons why it is important to offer additional support to patients and families with easy-to-read, straightforward patient pamphlets. For more information about creating or updating patient pamphlets, please visit the Content Creator Toolkit. Please contact Pamphlets@nshealth.ca with any questions. You can search for pamphlets by title or keyword in the pamphlets catalogue, or view the complete listing of active titles in our Print Code Index.
The following pamphlets were updated or created in December 2024.
Arabic Translations
AR85-1477 Gastroscopy - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-0040, En français: FF85-1504, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2452)
AR85-1478 Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-0188, En français: FF85-1505, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2438)
AR85-1479 Colonoscopy - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-0211, En français: FF85-1506, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2431)
AR85-2462 NEW Capsule Endoscopy - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-1300, En français: FF85-1854, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2449)
AR85-2463 NEW Endoscopic Ultrasound [Arabic] (English: WI85-1482, En français: FF85-1793, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2429)
AR85-2464 NEW PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-1188, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2432)
AR85-2465 NEW Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies - VG Site [Arabic] (English: WI85-0273, En français: FF85-2456, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2430)
Cardiovascular System
WG85-1496 Ticagrelor
Diagnostic Imaging
WN85-1924 Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy
Typo fix, but title has been updated to: Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital
French Translations (en français)
FF85-1854 Endoscopie par capsule - Site VG (English: WI85-1300, Simplified Chinese: CH85-2449)
Gynecology & Reproductive Health
WP85-2042 D and C (Dilation and Curettage) Discharge Instructions - Valley Regional Hospital
Previous title: D & C (Dilation & Curettage) Discharge Instructions: Valley Regional Hospital
Mi'kmaw Translations
MI85-2466 I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby! Pregnancy Information for Individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes (Mi'kmaw) (English: WK85-2301, En français: FF85-2340, Arabic: AR85-2371)
MI85-2467 Screening for Diabetes After Pregnancy (Mi'kmaw) (English: WK85-2300, En français: FF85-2339, Arabic: AR85-2370)
Musculoskeletal System
WE85-2248 Hip Protectors
Nephrology
WQ85-1340 Taking Your Medications When You Are Sick - A Guide for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Previous title: Taking your Medicines When You Are Sick - A Guide for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
WQ85-2011 Preventing and Managing Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease (Not for Dialysis Patients)
Nervous System
WL85-2461 NEW Spine Surgery Discharge Instructions
Nursing Units
WZ85-2113 Welcome to the Stroke Unit: 4C - Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Nutrition & Food
LC85-0354 Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Oil
Previous title: Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) in Your Diet
LC85-0656 Fibre Content of Foods
Otorhinolaryngology
WV85-0148 After Ear Surgery: QE II
WV85-0512 Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
WB85-2459 NEW After Knee Replacement Surgery: 1 to 12 Weeks
WB85-2460 NEW Staying Active After Knee Replacement Surgery
The following pamphlets were archived in December 2024:
WB85-0056 Exercises After Neck Surgery
WG85-1968 Enhancing Your Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: Steps You Can Take to Get Better Sooner
WQ85-1889 Prevnar® 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) and Kidney Disease
WQ85-1890 Pneumovax® 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) and Kidney Disease
QY85-1940 24-Hour Urine Collection: Split Daytime and Nighttime
If a pamphlet that has been archived is still needed, please let us know as soon as possible and we will work with you to make it available again.
Librarian Educator
Central Zone
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