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… Advance Care Plan: What to Include On this page: Overview Overview An advance care plan is a form. It describes the kinds of medical care you want to have if you're badly hurt or have a serious …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an … your local health authority. Community support and prenatal care is available to all pregnant people who are residents … your baby and family get the best possible information, care and support. Public health nurses can support you in …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings … become an ulcer or a serious infection. With good foot care, you can prevent most of these problems. Caring for …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) … help protect your skin and keep it moist. Avoid harsh skin care products that can irritate your skin. For example, use … watchbands, and hats can also irritate the skin. Be careful in the sun. Short periods of sun exposure reduce …
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… such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find … Parents typically receive a Child Health Passport in their birth packs, or they can be obtained through the local … pregnancy, birth and in the parenting of a baby up to six months of age. This guide provides easy-to-read tips on …
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… section of intestine) and cutting the barrier to size. Care for your skin and stoma and watch for skin irritation. … available in some medical centres to help you learn how to care for your ostomy. This topic covers care for a colostomy or ileostomy only. It does not cover …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the stitches or staples are put … bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your stitches or staples. Be sure to follow those …
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… Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Wash your hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands or the tip of … anything in the eye from which the cataract was removed. Carefully clean around the eye from which the cataract was …
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Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … you're caring for by checking it every day and by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems … pressure injuries You can help prevent pressure injuries by carefully turning the person every 2 hours. It relieves the …
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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview … to your family and community as soon as possible. For the caregiver Sometimes people who have schizophrenia are too … to force the person to get treatment. Talk with your health care providers and/or local law enforcement officials about …