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… Long-Term Care Choices On this page: Overview … Community-based services Community-based services help older adults remain independent. These include meals at home, …
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… Revelstoke Primary Care Last updated September 12, 2024 On this page: Overview Access primary care health services Find a family doctor or nurse … lands upon which we live, work and play. Overview A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health …
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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image Primary care is the first point of access into B.C.’s health care system. Primary Care Networks (PCN) are community-based …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions you …
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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is virtual care? For some health problems, a phone call or video call … nurse can save you time and money. This is called virtual care. It may also be called telemedicine or telehealth. Many …
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… Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Overview … the person likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad … see a podiatrist. This is a doctor who specializes in the care of the feet. Sometimes a podiatrist will come to the …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision … they become loose and fall off on their own. Other incision care tips After some surgeries, you may be given special …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: … embarrassed, the person may feel more comfortable. Catheter care Wear disposable gloves when handling someone's … catheter is removed, there are things you can do to take care of yourself. A person may have trouble urinating. If …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … Take these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency services. Stop the …
