Patient Education Resources

Cornea Donation - Palliative Care Service

This pamphlet answers common questions about cornea donation and explains what to do if you would like to donate your corneas. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Don d’organes et de tissus

Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Don de cornées - Service de soins palliatifs

Ce document répond à plusieurs questions fréquentes sur le don de cornées et explique la procédure à suivre si vous souhaitez faire ce don. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Écrire à la famille de votre donneur ou donneuse

Écrire à la famille de votre donneur ou donneuse est une décision personnelle. Ce dépliant fournit certains renseignements qui vous guideront si vous décidez d’aller de l’avant dans cette démarche. On y explique de plus comment envoyer votre lettre par la poste. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Finding a Living Kidney Donor

This pamphlet explains the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, how to find a living donor, who you should ask to be a donor, and what will happen when a person says they may be interested in being your living kidney donor.

Living Kidney Donation

If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet outlines the process of donating a kidney and answers common questions you may have.

Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and tissue donation can improve or save the lives of many people. This pamphlet discusses who can donate, how to register, what happens if you do not register, and who can access your decision. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Organ and Tissue Donation After Death by Circulatory Criteria (DCC)

This pamphlet gives information about organ and tissue donation after death by circulatory criteria (DCC). DCC is when the heart stops beating and does not start again. This pamphlet explains what DCC is and what will happen if you decide to have your loved one donate.

Organ and Tissue Donation After Death by Neurological Criteria (DNC)

This pamphlet gives information about organ and tissue donation after death by neurological criteria (DNC). DNC is when the brain stops working and will not work again. This is also called brain death.

Organ and Tissue Donation at End-of-Life

This pamphlet gives information about comfort care, palliative care, withdrawing life support, and what to expect during this time.