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… for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in … information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and … purposes to help treat the symptoms of certain medical conditions. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in …
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… down your wishes or instructions for present or future health care treatment in the event you become incapable of … planning resources Advance care planning - Making future health care decisions For information on advance care … please visit: Advance Care Planning – Making Future Health Care Decisions Advance Care Planning Frequently Asked …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and what to expect from your family … related to your muscles, joints, nerves and spine. Common conditions that are treated include low back pain, neck …
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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency department, search the HealthLink BC Directory or call 8-1-1 . Emergency …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences (HealthLinkBC File #93c) Elder Abuse Financial Abuse of Older …
