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      Making a decision about treatment for a child with a heart condition

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      Learn about some of the issues involved in making a decision about treatment for your child with a heart condition.

      Brain tumours: Making decisions about your child's care

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      An in-depth discussion of the importance of understanding your child's brain cancer treatment and diagnosis in order to make decisions.

      Accident benefits after a motor vehicle collision

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      Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.

      Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

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      Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

      Self-efficacy in children

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      ​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

      Communicating with your healthcare team after a kidney transplant

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      Communicating with your healthcare team after a liver transplant

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      Getting the most from your support systems

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      The cancer care team: Pharmacist

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      A pharmacist is part of your health-care team, either at the hospital or in a pharmacy. Learn what a pharmacist is and how they can help you.

      Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

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      When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

      Kimberly's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Adrian's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Changes in body shape and back movement

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      Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

      Samantha's scoliosis story

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      Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

      Communication tips for teens with sickle cell disease

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      Find tips to prepare for an important conversation and deliver your message clearly and effectively.

      Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

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      School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

      Sticking to your medication schedule after a transplant

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      Your incision scar, numbness, and pain

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      Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.

      Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

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      Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

      Your boyfriend or girlfriend

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      Learn some tips for communicating and coping with your boyfriend or girlfriend's reaction to the news that you need to have scoliosis surgery.

      Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

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      ​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury. 

      Hepatitis C

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      Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

      Helmets: How they prevent injury

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      Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

      Becoming a better communicator

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      Communication skills are something you can constantly improve on. Find out how you can become a better communicator.

      During scoliosis surgery

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      Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.

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