[…] up and/or debrief on any work or projects that are in progress and/or will be left behind Contact external colleagues to let them know they are leaving Visit with and say goodbye to colleagues Hand in any items such as pass keys; pass-codes; parking or other passes; physical keys Return any property of the […]
[…] you need to grab and go. Set goals for after the pandemic that you can work towards now After the pandemic, there will be more opportunities to visit people, go on trips, or just spend time out in public. If you have something you want to do, once the pandemic is over, start working […]
[…] pandemic in 2020-2021, thanks to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. For many people, this means life gets back to some sort of normal: masks are optional, visits with family and friends are more frequent, and more social outings are possible. But this isn’t the case for everyone. COVID-19 is still here, and many […]
[…] in communication : Slow down Use plain, nonmedical language Show or draw pictures to enhance patient understanding and recall Limit the amount of information given at each visit — and repeat it Use the teach-back and show-me techniques Create a shame-free environment: Be respectful, caring, and sensitive Creating and using patient-friendly written materials Assistive […]
[…] Tumour type For malignant tumours (such as cancer), surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are the most recommended treatments. For more information about cancerous tumours, including metastatic cancer, visit the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada website. In cases where surgery is not possible or the brain tumour is not doing any harm or causing any […]
[…] drained. This is the same process for someone with hydrocephalus, another condition that can cause brain injury. For more information about the surgical process of draining CSF, visit the hydrocephalus page. Disclaimer Disclaimer: There is no shortage of web-based online medical diagnostic tools, self-help or support groups, or sites that make unsubstantiated claims around diagnosis, […]