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… allow organ donation. You will not be denied life-saving care if you need it. Provincial laws and emergency medical … reason. These thoughts are common. Many people write an advance care plan and choose a substitute decision-maker … Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Advance Care Planning At the Hospital When you arrive at the hospital or …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support … removed to reduce your risk for thyroid cancer later in life. Learn more Types of Thyroid Cancer Symptoms Many … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears …
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… Baby's Best Chance: Parents’ handbook of pregnancy and baby care Toddler's First Steps: A best chance guide to parenting … Farsi  |  French  |  Punjabi  |  Spanish  |  Tagalog Family Planning  English  |  Arabic  |  Chinese  |  Farsi  |  … sixth edition) in the box titled “Signs of Dehydration”. It should read, “A baby may be dehydrated if they have …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a record of … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This … on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations you need depend on … good short-term protection. A second dose of vaccine should be given later for lifetime protection. A combined …
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… health information. Your medical history. A copy of your advance care plan . Current health information Current health … card, if you have one Advance Care Planning Electronic Medical and Health Records Making Good …
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… improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or … Palliative Care . End-of-life care If your heart disease is advanced, it may shorten your life. So you need to decide …
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… evacuate if a wildfire is close to your home. Preparing in advance for  wildfires  can help you keep your family safe. … a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for evacuees After a wildfire Emergency preparedness … How do evacuation orders and alerts work? For emergency planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Counselling Medicines Giving Support Related … depressed, tell your doctor. Treatment can help you enjoy life again. What causes it? When you have depression, there … that are important to many health problems. Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? Depression: Should I …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support … Down syndrome forms when cells don't divide like they should. This cell division error might happen in the sperm … chance of having a baby with the condition. People who are planning to get pregnant and have concerns about their risk …