Choosing Wisely Canada: This is a national campaign to help patients and doctors engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures, and to help patients make informed choices about their healthcare.
The BC HealthLink website provides a variety of resources relevant to patients. These include sections on emergencies, nurse practitioners, midwives, community services, and registered dietitians. It also offers comprehensive resources on healthy aging, health features, public health alerts, and interactive tools. Additional services like the Health Connect Registry help residents find family doctors or nurse practitioners in their community. For more detailed information and other specific health-related resources, the site offers learning centers and health decision-making tools. This setup is designed to assist patients in making informed decisions about their healthcare needs and services available within British Columbia.
These links will direct you to specific pages on HealthLink BC where you can find comprehensive information about these conditions, including symptoms, treatments, and management strategies.
Discover information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for various types of allergies, including seasonal, food, and skin allergies.
Learn about asthma management, triggers, and prevention strategies, as well as how to use inhalers and other medications effectively.
Find comprehensive resources covering different types of cancer, diagnosis methods, treatment options, and tips for living with or after cancer.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Access details on symptoms, diagnosis, management, and lifestyle adjustments for living with COPD. COPD Information
Explore information on managing diabetes, including diet recommendations, monitoring blood sugar levels, and understanding medications. Diabetes Information
Learn about heart disease prevention, signs of a heart attack or stroke, and recovery and rehabilitation processes. Heart Health and Stroke Information
Get information on a variety of infectious diseases, their symptoms, prevention techniques, and treatment options. Infectious Diseases Information
Explore detailed information about various thyroid disorders, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment protocols. Thyroid Disorders Information
Access information on a range of women’s health issues, including menstrual disorders, menopause, and reproductive health. Women’s Health Information
You can find comprehensive information and further details on managing a child’s illness at home by visiting the Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger page on HealthLink BC.
Are you a caregiver? General tips which include managing stress and maintaining your own well-being while caring for someone else, check out the Caregiver Tips on HealthLink BC.
Issues with the joints can be debilitating. Please use the following website for information about all types of joint and muscle diseases and gives you access to downloadable exercise sheets to help you minimise the impact on your life.