Patient Education Resources

Cornea Donation - Palliative Care Service

This pamphlet answers common questions about cornea donation and explains what to do if you would like to donate your corneas. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Don d’organes et de tissus

Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Écrire à la famille de votre donneur ou donneuse

Écrire à la famille de votre donneur ou donneuse est une décision personnelle. Ce dépliant fournit certains renseignements qui vous guideront si vous décidez d’aller de l’avant dans cette démarche. On y explique de plus comment envoyer votre lettre par la poste. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Faire un don de vie : Don de cornées

Ce dépliant donne aux patients et aux familles de l’information sur le don de cornées, en particulier dans le contexte des soins palliatifs. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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.

Living Kidney Donation

If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet will outline the process of donating a kidney and answer some common questions.

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.

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 dépliant fournit de l'information sur les transplantations de tissus.

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.