Patient Education Resources

Fibre Content of Foods

This pamphlet explains what fibre is and how to check for fibre on food labels. It lists recommended fibre amounts a day, and fibre sources of a variety of foods.

Fierté-Santé (rack card)

L’initiative Fierté-Santé vise à améliorer l’accès des membres de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+ à des soins de santé primaires complets en toute sécurité. Cette brochure donne un aperçu des services fournis par Fierté-Santé. This item is also available in English and Arabic.

Financial Matters

For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), and more.

Find Patient Education Resources Online

This pamphlet lists ways to find patient education resources online, including by scanning a QR code, asking for a paper copy, and visiting a website.

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.

Finding Health Information Online

This pamphlet includes questions to ask about health-related websites, things to think about, and good starting points for online health information. Finding health information online does not replace talking to a health care provider.

First Unprovoked Seizure

This pamphlet explains why seizures happen, what unprovoked and provoked seizures are, what will happen after your first seizure, and what epilepsy is. Information about the First Unprovoked Seizure Clinic, and first aid for seizures are provided.

Fistulogram

A fistulogram is a special X-ray that shows any narrowing(s) in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after the test.

Fistuloplasty

A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). The pamphlet outlines how to procedure is done and what to expect.

Flax

This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided.