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… members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and … directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or … may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to …
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… can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your health care provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 … on separate days. Follow the instructions your health care provider gives you. How do I collect my sputum? To … Collect your sputum in the early morning unless your health care provider gives you different instructions Do not eat, …
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… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have travelled … to other individuals, especially in hospitals and health care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing …
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… improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. …
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… the circumstances of your slip or trip with a healthcare provider can provide useful information for prevention. … aged 65 and older. These guidelines will help your healthcare team work with you to lower your risk of falling. Learn … way to lower this risk. Some things to consider when choosing good footwear include: Wear low-heeled shoes that …
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… health professionals that specialize in food and nutrition care. They help people stay healthy, get better, live with … professionals regulated through the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) . They must complete a … in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential care facilities, community and primary care centres, …
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… be more physically active. It also has resources for health care professionals supporting these persons to live active … including persons with chronic conditions (PWCC), health care professionals and researchers.   Image   More … and Special Projects, Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital and Adjunct Professor, Department of …
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… my family and I receive on sexuality, bowel and bladder care, skin care, and essential self-care activities? Do you hold weekend and evening activities? …
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… eyesight in people who also have these eye problems. When children have cataracts that cause vision problems, surgery … is still surgery on my eye, and the thought of blindness scares me. So far I am able to manage fine, and my eyesight … eyesight in people who also have these eye problems. When children have cataracts that cause vision problems, surgery …
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… If you have acute bronchitis but no other health problems, choosing not to take antibiotics poses no risk. If you have … If you have acute bronchitis but no other health problems, choosing not to take antibiotics poses no risk. If you have … If you have acute bronchitis but no other health problems, choosing not to take antibiotics poses no risk. If you have …