Patient Education Resources

Orbital Tumour Surgery

You need surgery to remove a piece of the tumour in your orbit (eye socket), or to remove the whole tumour. This pamphlet explains why you need orbital surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

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.

Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic

Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become very porous (have many small spaces) making the bones more likely to fracture. This pamphlet describes instructions for patients who are referred to the Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic, including details of what to expect before your first visit.

Ostomy Discharge Instructions

This pamphlet allows you to write down the ostomy supplies that have been ordered for you after you have received ostomy care. Details about follow-up appointments and when to call the Wound and Ostomy Clinic are listed. Contact information for nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence in your local areas are listed.

Ostomy Discharge Instructions - South Shore Regional Hospital, Queens General Hospital, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital

This pamphlet gives you space to write down the ostomy supplies that have been ordered for you after you have received ostomy care.

Outil d’éthique : Aide pour les enjeux d’éthique

Cette brochure traite des éléments à ne pas oublier lorsque vous faites face à des enjeux d'ordre éthique, des questions auxquelles vous devez réfléchir lorsque vous explorez le sujet et des droits et responsabilités des patients et des familles. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les familles (rack card)

Lorsque vous ou l'un de vos proches êtes malade ou blessé, il peut être difficile de savoir quoi faire. Cet outil peut vous aider si vous avez des doutes quant à la bonne chose à faire, si vous n'êtes pas d'accord avec quelqu'un sur la bonne chose à faire ou si vous vous demandez comment parler avec l'équipe de soins de santé de ce qui est important pour vous ou votre proche. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.