Recent additions to the Information for Patients collection
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This pamphlet explains what tissue sarcoma is, where it comes from, who is affected, if family can get it, how it is treated, and duration of treatment.
Myocaridal Perfusion with MiBi-Tc99m
This pamphlet will help patients understand the test they will be taking. It is to help the doctors detect heart problems. It will further explain what will happen during the exam, and instructions to follow regarding food and beverages to eat.
A Guide to Hernia Repair Surgery
When you are admitted to hospital for your hernia repair surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet will give you information on how you can play an active part in your recovery and give you daily goals to achieve.
Organ & Tissue Donation
This is a brochure on organ and tissue donation. Organ and tissue donation is a choice that you can make to help others regain their health. Organ donation saves lives by replacing unhealthy organs with healthy ones.
A Guide to Your Prostate Surgery
When you are admitted to the hospital for your prostate surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. In this booklet, you will find information on 5 main topics: 1. What is the prostate? 2. What is prostate surgery? 3. Before the surgery 4. Day of surgery 5. After surgery (at the hospital and and at home). We hope you and your family find this booklet helpful.
Pain Medication : What you need to know about opioid analgesics
This booklet provides information on the use of opioid analgesic medications that are prescribed for acute or chronic pain. The booklet will help you and your family understand how to safely use these pain medications upon leaving the hospital and when at home.
A Guide to Lung Surgery
When you are admitted to the hospital for your lung surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet will give you information on how you can play an active part in your recovery and give you daily goals to achieve.
Bronchiolitis
This pamphlet explains what is Bronchiolitis, the treatment process, when to see your doctor, and how to care for your child at home.
Soyez actif! : Let's get active!
A poster of tips for healthy active living.
A Guide to Bowel Surgery
When you are admitted to the hospital for your bowel surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet is to help you understand and prepare for your surgery, how you can play an active part in your recovery and give you daily goals to achieve.
Let's get active!
This brochure provides tips to help your child maintain a healthy weight by eating well, getting more physical activity and sleeping better.
Welcome to the McGill University Health Centre: A Guide to Preparing for Surgery
A Day Surgery Procedure means that you will be coming in the hospital on the day of your surgery and will return home a few hours afterwards. You will need to be accompanied by a friend or a family member to return home and to stay with you for the first 24 hours. This booklet will help you prepare for this day.
A Guide to Esophagectomy Surgery
When you are admitted to the hospital for your esophageal surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet will give you information on how you can play an active part in your recovery and give you daily goals to achieve.
A Guide to Gallbladder Surgery
The day of your laparoscopic gallbladder surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet is to help you understand and prepare for your surgery, how you can play an active part in your recovery. For more information, please click on the document below.
Toronto Rehab
Toronto Rehab is a website with contact information and services on spinal cord injury and diseases in Canada. The site is located in Toronto, and is only available in English. For more information, please click on the site below.
