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, keyword, or four-digit pamphlet number in the library catalogue, or view the complete listing of active titles in our Print Code Index.
The following pamphlets were updated or created in December 2022.
Cardiovascular System
WG85-0591 Abdominal Aneurysm (En français: FF85-2079)
WG85-1141 Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Cobequid Community Health Centre
CB85-1233 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
CB85-1454 Asthma (En français: FF85-2106)
Diagnostic Imaging
WN85-2317 NEW Can I Have a Diagnostic Imaging Test While I am Pregnant?
Digestive System
WI85-0202 24-Hour pH Monitoring
Medications
QV85-0373 Warfarin Sodium (En français: FF85-2063)
Mental Health & Addictions
WM85-2318 NEW How to Support Your Child or Adolescent With Eating When They Have an Eating Disorder
Nervous System
WL85-1932 Anger After an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Nutrition & Food
LC85-0559 How to Lower Intestinal Gas
Pain Management
PM85-1356 How to Manage a Nerve Block Infusion at Home
Librarian Educator
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