Patient Education Resources

24-Hour pH Monitoring

This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given.

5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to take 5-ASA, what other medications you can take, and how 5-ASA will help.

Adalimumab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Treatment with adalimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what adalimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.

Advanced Liver Disease - Changes in Your Quality of Life

After being diagnosed with advanced liver disease you will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. This pamphlet lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease.

After Hernia Surgery

This pamphlet explains what a hernia is, types of hernias, and how a hernia is repaired. It also explains how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Rectal Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.

Appendectomy

This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and when you can return to various activities. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Appendicectomie

La présente brochure vous explique ce qui se passe après votre chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Après une greffe du foie

Ce guide vous aidera, vous et votre famille, à en savoir plus sur ce que vous devez faire après une greffe du foie. Les sujets traités sont les suivants : séjour à l’hôpital, surveillance, complications possibles, préparation de la sortie de l’hôpital, soins de suivi, prise en charge personnelle et programme d’automédication. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.