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… After that, your care will be transferred back to your family doctor. You’ll also get information from a public health nurse about services available through the public health … office and in your community. Babies born in hospital A nurse and your midwife (if you have one) will support you …
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… or what looks like coffee grounds. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You … in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: You have any problems. Your belly is … Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… their role? When would you see them? Primary care physician Family doctor, general practitioner, internist They manage … arise or when special procedures need to be done Nurse educator Specific type of nurse This nurse can educate you and help you take control. …
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… on the cord until help arrives. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek medical care right away if: … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine E. … on the cord until help arrives. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek medical care right away if: …
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… wristband to be sure it lists all drug allergies. If the nurse doesn't ask, say your full name when the nurse comes in to give you medicine. Write down everything. … it could be a mistake. Always ask questions. Ask—or have a family member ask—for a copy of your hospital medicines …
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… adult to be with you for a few days after delivery. Let family and friends bring you meals or do chores. Plan for … don't give up. You can work through most problems. Doctors, nurses, and lactation specialists can all help. So can … up blood. You have a seizure. Call your doctor, midwife, or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You …
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… and protect others from the illness. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now if: You have flu-like symptoms and you … and protect others from the illness. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now if: You have flu-like symptoms and you …
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… , or other medicines. You may also be asked if any family members have had reactions to anesthetics. Any … Preparing for surgery Before your surgery, your surgeon or nurse will remind you to do these things: Follow the … Just before surgery When you arrive for your surgery, your nurse will: Check your name, your birth date, and your …
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… added to your personal support network. Think about asking family members, friends, neighbours and co-workers to … support network: Lactation consultant Public health nurses Hospital nurses HealthLink BC (tele-nurses, pharmacists and …
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… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine & …
