Patient Education Resources

Tissue Transplant

This pamphlet describes tissue transplants, including screening, risks, and what to expect after surgery. It also explains what to do if you have an urgent problem related to your surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Transplantation de tissus

Ce document décrit les transplantations de tissus, notamment le dépistage, les risques et ce à quoi s'attendre après l'opération. Il explique également ce qu'il faut faire en cas de problème urgent lié à votre opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Writing to Transplant Recipients and Their Families

You may choose to write to your loved one’s transplant recipient. If you would like to write to a transplant recipient, this pamphlet provides some information to guide you.

Writing to Your Anonymous Kidney Transplant Recipient

The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) kidney transplant recipient is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your transplant recipient, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.

Writing to Your Anonymous Living Kidney Donor

The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) living kidney donor is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your donor, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.

Writing to Your Donor's Family

Choosing to write to your donor's family is a personal decision. This pamphlet outlines some information to guide you if you decide you would like to write to your donor's family. This pamphlet is also available in French.