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What is "bis in die" - twice daily
BID
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What is Aphasia
A language disorder caused by damage in a specific are of the brain that controls language and expressioin.
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What is hydromorphone
A schedule II opioid analgesic drug often used for relief of moderate to severe pain.
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What is Safe and Effective use of Self
A psychotherapist’s learned capacity to understand his or her own subjective context and patterns of interaction as they inform his or her participation in the therapeutic relationship with the client.
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What is the Veteran's Centre Pub?
A cool place in the basement where residents can put their feet up and enjoy a cold one.
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What is "Hora Somi" - Hour of Sleep
HS
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What is Glaucoma
A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
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What is quetiapine
An atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
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What is informed consent
An important legal concept in health care and is set out in the Health Care Consent Act, 1996. This is required for any intervention of a therapeutic, diagnostic, preventive, palliative or other health-related purpose. Practitioners must ensure that clients receive relevant information, including information about possible risks or adverse effects and other treatment options.
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What is the Veteran's Garden?
This is the place veteran's love to spend time, especially between May and November.
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What is perscription
Rx
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What is Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
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What is risperidone.
an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat mental/mood disorders. This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life.
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What is The Scope of Practice
The practice of psychotherapy is the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based primarily on verbal or non-verbal communication.
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What is "We'll Meet Again"?
"Keep smiling through, just like you always do"
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What is every shift
qshift
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What is Cerebrovascular Disease
A group of conditions that affect blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain.
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What is Trazadone
An antidepressant which is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and difficulties with sleep.
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What is Confidentiality
A member does not collect or use information about a client without the informed consent of the client or the client’s authorized representative, nor does s/he disclose information about a client to anyone other than the client or the client’s authorized representative without the written informed consent of the client or the client’s authorized representative, except where the collection, use or disclosure is permitted or required by law.
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What is Art Therapy?
Many unique creative opportunities, that offer creativity and self expression visually.
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What is treatment or therapy
Tx
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What is Atrial Fibrillation
An irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart.
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What is Warfarin.
An anticoagulant that is commonly used to prevent blood clots.
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What is the Controlled Act
In the course of engaging in the practice of psychotherapy, a member is authorized, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations imposed on their Certificate of Registration, to treat, by means of psychotherapy technique delivered through a therapeutic relationship, an individual’s serious disorder of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory that may seriously impair the individual’s judgement, insight, behavior, communication or social functioning
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Who is The Creative Arts Therapies team?
Who is the most awesome team in the Veteran's Centre?
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