Patient Education Resources

Lymph Node Dissection at the QEII

This guide will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and followup visits with your surgeon.

Macular Degeneration

This pamphlet outlines what macular degeneration is. Topics include causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body to help health care providers diagnose your condition. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Make the Decision, Share Your Life: Cornea Donation

This pamphlet will help you and your family learn more about cornea donation. Common fears and misunderstandings, what to do if you decide to change your mind, and information given to your family about your donation are outlined. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else [Arabic]

اتخاذ القرارات المتعلقة بالرعاية الصحية بالنيابة عن شخص آخر

Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else: Acting as a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute decision-maker when a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else: Acting as a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) (Simplified Chinese)

为他人做出医疗保健决策：作为替代决策者

Making the Most of Your Remaining Vision

This pamphlet gives information and advice from health care professionals on adjusting to vision loss. Topics include types of vision loss, tips for getting used to vision loss, and how vision loss affects your loved ones. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Maladie de Lyme - Protégez-vous contre les piqûres de tiques

Cette brochure contient de l'information sur les tiques à pattes noires, ainsi que des conseils sur la façon de prévenir et de traiter la maladie de Lyme et d'en reconnaître les symptômes.

Maladie de Lyme - Protégez-vous contre les piqûres de tiques (affiche)

Cette affiche contient des conseils pour se protéger des piqûres de tiques lors des activités de plein air.