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… may be severe enough that you need to be admitted to the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You … If symptoms worsen, seek urgent medical care (e.g., to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months …
Medical tests
… your doctor wants you to do. Make sure your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan. If you don't … done by your gynecologist in the operating room of a hospital or surgery centre. You will probably go home the … your doctor wants you to do. Make sure your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan. If you don't …
Health topics
… pneumonia is pneumonia that you get when you are in a hospital or nursing home. It's also called nosocomial … may be harder to treat. What puts you at risk? You can get hospital-acquired pneumonia when you are in a hospital. You are more likely to get it if you: Have another …
Health topics
… people who are weak or ill or who are being treated in the hospital. Sometimes staph bacteria can cause more serious widespread infection. In the hospital, staph infections are more likely to occur in … from the hands of someone who has a staph infection. In the hospital, staph infections are more likely to occur in …
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Medications
… or even while resting, or if you recently had to stay in a hospital because your heart failure got worse. Also, do not … risk of death, stroke, or the need to be treated in the hospital for heart failure if you have any of these … heart rhythm and lowers your chance of having to go to the hospital for atrial fibrillation. Dronedarone is known as an …
Health topics
… and territories also have laws protecting your rights. Hospitals and other health care facilities often have a … of the basic rights you should expect when you are in the hospital. For example, you should expect quality care from … care private. You also can expect help when you leave the hospital. This includes help knowing what self-care or …
Medical tests
… test is done in an ultrasound room in a doctor's office or hospital. You may be asked to undress above the waist. And … test is done in an ultrasound room in a doctor's office or hospital. You may be asked to undress above the waist. And …
Health features
… history Immunization records and recommendations Health and hospital visits Special Authority drug coverage requests … Northern Health patients secure online access to select hospital services and hospital digital health information. You can access …
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… their confidence and skills Help reduce the person's social isolation Have appropriate resources to help older adults …
