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Request to Self-Refer for a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is recommended to screen for colorectal cancer if you are at increased risk because of a personal and/or family history of colorectal cancer or high-risk polyps. For individuals with family history, screening is recommended to begin at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the youngest affected first degree relative. PEI residents without a primary care provider may self-refer for a colonoscopy through the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Do I qualify to self-refer for a colonoscopy? You are eligible to self-refer for a colonoscopy if: You have a personal history of colorectal...
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
As a patient,* we encourage you to be a partner in your health care. As a member of that team, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Your rights explain how you should expect to be treated, and your responsibilities explain how you can be a more...
Diabetes and keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels. What do my heart and blood vessels do? Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying...
Quitting Smoking: Support for People with Cancer
The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre offers a Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program to help patients quit smoking. This program is available free of charge to both patients and caregivers of patients who smoke cigarettes, vape, or use other tobacco products. Is it to late...
Opioid Replacement Therapy Program
If you need help with your opioid addiction, call 1-888-299-8399 toll free for the Opioid Replacement Therapy Program. Your family physician, addiction counsellor, or other health professional may also call on your behalf. What is methadone and suboxone, and how do they work...
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis done at home either by the patient or, in some cases, with the assistance of a care giver. What are the benefits of peritoneal dialysis? With peritoneal dialysis you can: dialyze at home set your dialysis schedule manage your own...
Patient Safety
As a patient or family member, it is important that you understand the health care and treatment you receive. Remember to ask questions, listen to the answers, and talk about any concerns you may have. By being involved in your care, health care providers are able to provide the...
Privacy and Your Personal Health Information
Health PEI is committed to your privacy and the protection of your personal health information. Health PEI will only collect, use and disclose your personal health information, as permitted by law, for the purposes of your care or to plan and manage health services. The Prince...
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-disabling stroke. The main...