For the Public
Emergency Health Services
For the Public
Special Patient Program
If you or a family member has a complex or rare illness or injury that requires its own medical care protocols, talk to your doctor about the EHS Special Patient Program.
The program makes sure paramedics know about the patient's needs. When EHS is called to help, paramedics will have quick access to the information they need.
How to register
Patients, families and their decision makers should talk to their healthcare provider about enrolling in the program.
Special Patient Program Enrollment Form (PDF)
You can use the same form to update a patient’s information by checking the “Update/revision” box
This video explains how healthcare providers can enroll a patient in the program: Enrolling in the EHS Special Patient Program (YouTube).
Contact us
For more information about the Special Patient Program, contact the program administrator.
Email: specialpatients.EHS@emci.ca
Phone: 902-407-3271
Patients receiving palliative care
The Special Patient Program is also supports patients who are receiving palliative care.
Related information
Special Patient Program brochure for healthcare professionals (PDF 153 kB)
Special Patient Program brochure for patients and families (PDF 152 kB)
Special Patient Program Enrollment Form (PDF 465 kB)
Sign up for the AED Registry
Nova Scotia AED map
The EHS Nova Scotia Volunteer Map shows Nova Scotians where they can find AEDs (automatic external defibrillators).
This interactive map shows both public AEDs and AEDs for medical first responders (MFR).
The map is intended for public awareness, to help plan and prepare for a potential cardiac arrest and to increase the availability of AEDs in our communities.
It is not intended to be relied upon for emergency response or ongoing administration of AED programs.
Use at your own risk
Use the map entirely at your own risk. The information on the map is provided voluntarily by AED owners. EHS and GeoNova have tried to ensure that the information on the map is accurate, but we don’t guarantee that any AED on the map is:
- still located at the location shown
- available for emergency response
- working
AEDs shown on the map may not be available for public use outside of the locations shown. To access or use an AED, you might need approval from the owner or their designate.
For AED owners
If you’re an AED owner and you want to register your AED for administrative and potential clinical application, please contact the EHS AED Registry Program Coordinator at EHSAEDinfo@emci.ca.
Visit EHS Nova Scotia Volunteer Map
Special Events
If you're holding a special event and you'd like a paramedic to attend, please fill out online special events form.
Download Special Patient Program (SPP) information for health care professionals in PDF format.
Download Special Patient Program (SPP) information for patients and families in PDF format.