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… Coverage for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada Hospice palliative care is paid for in different ways across Canada. If you are considering hospice palliative care, it is important for you and your family to find out …
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… Learning About Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Overview Overview … being sick makes you feel sad, lonely, uncomfortable, or scared. Your quality of life can suffer, not just in your … mind and spirit. Hospice palliative (say "PAL-lee-uh-tiv") care is the field of medicine that helps give you more good …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview Related … you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel more prepared. Advance care …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that works closely with you and shares in …
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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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… 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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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After … giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and … bad, or persists longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, until any …
