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Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
2016-12-29
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include heart disease, stroke , diabetes , cancer , asthma and arthritis. If you have a chronic disease, it is important that you work with your doctor to develop a...
Out-of-Province Medical Services (non-emergency)
2016-11-16
Medical services for an, emergency, or, sudden illness, within Canada are covered for Island residents with a valid PEI Health Card . Costs may not be covered for out-of-province, non-emergency, medical or hospital service unless Health PEI approves the service in advance., How do I get approval...
Better Access, Better Care
2016-11-07
Care that is changing to meet the needs of Islanders, Health services need to keep pace with the changing needs of Islanders. Currently, one in three people have a chronic condition such as high-blood pressure, diabetes, or emphysema and more than 5,000 will turn 65 in the next five years., Better...
Clinical Trials Program
2016-10-17
Clinical Trials are research studies that involve people. A clinical trial tests new medications and treatments, helping to determine if they work. Many advances in cancer treatment and improvements in cure and survival rates have resulted from clinical trials., There are many different types of...
Family Health Benefit Drug Program
2016-08-18
If you are a low-income family, you may qualify for the Family Health Benefit Drug Program which helps cover the cost of approved prescription medications for you and your children if they are, under the age of 19, or, under the age of 25 and a full-time student, . , Am I eligible?, You are...
Computed Tomography (CT) Patient Preparation
2016-04-01
CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis, For this procedure, you will need to, pick up a bottle of Telebrix or Gastrografin, to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix or Gastrografin can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at any of the following sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Prince...
General Radiography Patient Preparation
2016-04-01
Barium Enema, Two days before your appointment:, Purchase the following from your pharmacy: 1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution; 3 Bisacodyl tablets; and 1 suppository. Do, not, eat anything after 6:00 pm., On the day before the examination:, Breakfast, Clear liquids only. Clear liquids...
Health PEI Public and Patient Engagement
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/health-pei-public-and-patient-engagement
2016-04-01
Bringing Islanders’ perspectives to health care services and planning, Public and patient engagement is an important responsibility of a developing and responsive health care system. Engagement with patients and members of the public ensures: the health care needs of Islanders are communicated and...
Nuclear Medicine Patient Preparation
2016-04-01
Bone Scan, The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical. You will then be instructed by the technologist to, return 2 to 4 hours after the injection, for your bone scan., HIDA Scan, Do, not, have anything to eat or...
Cancer Patient Navigation Program
2016-03-21
A, cancer patient navigator, can help you and your family understand the many challenges you may face and any questions you have about your cancer journey., How will I know what treatment option to choose?, The cancer patient navigator will help you work through some of the challenges of cancer...