Obtain all the samples requested by the doctor: blood test, urine and stool collection. The samples are sent directly to a laboratory and the results of the analyzes to your attending physician.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) education and monitoring
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Get monitoring of your diet, sleep and vital signs, instruction on the use of pumps, as well as instruction on the use of oxygen when needed. Also benefit from a follow-up for smoking cessation if necessary.
Colostomy or ileostomy care
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Receive physical and psychological support following abdominal surgery with the creation of a permanent or temporary stoma to help you adapt to this important change in your life. Obtain related specialized care (ex. selection of products, education, treatment of complications).
Contraception
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Learn about the different birth control methods so you can choose the ones that suit your lifestyle. Start or renew your treatment. A nurse can prescribe hormonal contraception, an IUD, or emergency oral contraception.
COVID-19 screening
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Get screened for COVID-19 in the safety of your home. This service is popular with international travelers, because travel screening is not covered by RAMQ.
Diabetes education and monitoring
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Get blood sugar monitoring, insulin dose adjustments in collaboration with your doctor or pharmacist, foot care follow-up, as well as nutritional advice and assistance.
Drug injections
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Obtain your medication by injection (ex. Vitamin B12, Dépôt Provéra, Fer, Prolia) if you cannot administer it yourself, or when the medication requires professional supervision.
Ear cleaning
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Safely clean your ears if you have difficulty hearing, have itchy ears, or hear loud noises.
Foot care
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Receive safe foot care to maintain and promote the integrity of your skin and nails, to prevent ulcers and injuries, to treat wounds and skin changes, and to be reassured that prompt and urgent intervention will take place as a result of complications.
Hypertension education and monitoring
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Receive instruction on the correct technique for measuring blood pressure at home and on good eating habits, dose adjustments of antihypertensive drugs in collaboration with your doctor or pharmacist and regular monitoring to keep blood pressure within targets.
Memory test
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Get a memory test if you forget frequently, search for your words often, or have difficulty learning new things (ex. game rules, new skill). Present your memory test result to your doctor to help him assess if you have a neurocognitive disorder.
Mental health follow up
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Get help to manage your stress, sleep or depressed mood. A nurse will not seek to diagnose an illness, but rather aim to make you aware of the elements that may have an influence on your well-being and to support you in taking charge of your overall health (physical and mental).
Plantar warts treatment
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Embarrassing and contagious, warts eventually go away on their own. But it can take months or years. Have your warts removed by a professional, rather than yourself to increase the chances of recovery.
Preconception care
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Receive advice on lifestyle habits to adopt during your pregnancy. Get a prescription for folic acid to prevent birth defects and diclectin to decrease nausea. Also, get a prescription for prenatal vitamins to keep your body and the fetus functioning properly, because a healthy diet, while essential, sometimes does not provide enough essential vitamins and minerals.
Smoking cessation support
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Receive education on the pros and cons of quitting smoking. Establish strategies to use when you are having difficulty. Get motivational support, as well as a prescription for medication if needed to help you quit smoking completely.
Stitches or staples removal
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To promote proper healing, have your stitches and staples removed by a wound care nurse. Rely on your doctor's prescription for the delays before removing your stitches or staples.
Travel vaccines
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Get vaccines that are appropriate for your destination, expected hygiene conditions, your state of health, and your current immunization situation. Get tips to help you stay healthy while traveling.
Plan your immunization ahead of time, because some vaccines require multiple doses and a delay in between.
Vaccines (influenza, shingles, etc.)
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Get vaccines that are appropriate for your age, condition, and current immunization situation. Some examples of vaccines given by nurses are vaccines for newborns (2 months to 18 months), shingles vaccines (Shingrix or Zostavax) recommended for patients over 50 years old, pneumococcal vaccines (Prevnar et al. / or Pneumovax) recommended for patients over 65 years of age, immunosuppressed or suffering from chronic disease, meningococcal vaccines (Menactra, Menveo or Bexero) suggested for children and adolescents, and influenza vaccines.
Weight loss support
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No weight loss approach (diet) has been shown to be effective to date, and 95% of people regain the weight lost after five years. Instead, get education focused on gradually improving your lifestyle habits and perceived well-being (physical and mental), as well as motivational support.
Wound care
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Avoid waiting around 12 weeks for a consultation in the health network. Quickly obtain a treatment plan, prescriptions for products, drugs and dressings related to the treatment of your wounds and changes to your skin, as well as laboratory analyzes if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the price of a service vary?
The price of a service may vary if the service incurs expenses that change from patient to patient (ex. follow-up, laboratory fee).
In general, the nurse gives a price to the patient after having assessed their condition.