Patient Education
This page brings together trusted information created by medical experts and patient educators at The Ottawa Hospital. You can browse an A‑to‑Z list of topics to find resources that support your care, recovery and health.
A
Advance care planning and decision making
Advance Care Planning
Supportive and palliative care community supports
B
Body Systems and Conditions
Anemia Affects More People Than You'd Think
Iron and Your Diet: A Guide for Patients
Iron Pills: A Guide for Patients with Iron Deficiency
Know your numbers: Worksheet for patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Understanding Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Guide for Patients
Bones, joints and muscles
Exercises for People with Leg Amputation
Brain and nerves
Brain Aneurysm Recovery Guide
Wearing a Cervical Collar
C
Cancer
Abdominal Cancer Surgery and Heated Chemotherapy
Blood Transfusion in MDCU at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
Body Fluids and Hazardous Drugs
Cancer Treatment at Home via CADD Solis Pump
High Blood Sugar and Cancer Therapy
Home Chemotherapy Infusor (CHIPP)
Oral Anti-Cancer Medications
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): Insertion and Aftercare
Preparation for Radiotherapy Treatment to the Male Pelvis
Scalp Cooling During Chemotherapy
SpaceOAR Insertion and Radiation Markers Procedure for Prostate Cancer
Supportive and Palliative Care Community Supports
Transplantation and Cellular Therapy: Managing Emotions and Building Resilience Workbook
Wellness Beyond Cancer Program Videos
D
Digestive system
Procedure for Achalasia
Procedure for Zenker's Diverticulum
Procedure for Zenker's Diverticulum - Discharge Instructions
E
Endocrine system
High Blood Sugar and Cancer Therapy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Drive safe with diabetes
Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes
Insulin pump during medical tests
Monitoring blood sugar (glucose) while you are admitted to the hospital
Exercise and fitness
Exercises for People with Leg Amputation
F
Food and nutrition
Diet After Whipple Procedure
Diet for the Prevention of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones
Diet Tips for When You Have a New Ileostomy
H
Health and wellness
How to Reduce Fall Risk at Home
K
Kidney and urinary system
Diet for the Prevention of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones
How to Take Care of Your Urinary Catheter at Home
Kidney Biopsy
M
Mental health and behaviour
Transplantation and Cellular Therapy: Managing Emotions and Building Resilience Workbook
Welcome to the Inpatient Mental Health Unit
MyChart
MyChart : Your Digital Health Companion
Your Health in Your Hands - Understand the Power of Immediate Results
N
Newborn
Caring for Yourself After a Vaginal Birth
Comforting Your Baby
Hand Expression of Breast Milk
How to Safely Store Human Milk and Formula
Induction of Labour
Latching
Nipple Shield
Paced Bottle Feeding
Patient Education Videos for New Parents
Pumping With the Medela Symphony Breast/Chest Pump
Preparing for Your Planned C-Section
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
Taking Care of Yourself After Your C-Section
Taking Your Newborn Home
O
Older adults
Aging Well: Guidance for Older Adults
Driving Safety and Ministry of Transportation Reporting Process
Falls Risk Assessment and Treatment Clinic
Geriatric Medicine Clinic Occupational Therapy Assessment
Geriatric Medicine Clinics
How to Reduce Fall Risk at Home
Supportive and Palliative Care Community Supports
Q
Quality and safety
Artificially Intelligent Monitoring System (AIMS)
Bed Bugs Management in the Hospital
Intravenous Antibiotics at Home
R
Reproductive health
Caring for Yourself After a Vaginal Birth
Erectile Dysfunction and Cancer
Induction of Labour
Preparing for Your Planned C-Section
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
Sexual Fatigue and Cancer
Sexual Health and Cancer
Taking Care of Yourself After Your C-Section
Vaginal Health and Cancer
Vaginal Lubrication
S
Surgery
Abdominal Cancer Surgery and Heated Chemotherapy
Diabetes and Your Surgery
Liver Surgery
Managing Your Pain After Surgery
Pancreas Surgery (Distal Pancreatectomy)
Preparing for Your C-Section (standardized capitalization)
Preparing for Your Day Surgery
Preparing for Your Surgery and Admission
Taking Care of Yourself After Your C-Section
Wearing a Cervical Collar
Whipple Surgery
T
Tests and procedures
Blood Transfusion in MDCU at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
Cancer Treatment at Home via CADD Solis Pump
How to Do a SPG Block at Home
Kidney Biopsy
Medical Assistance in Dying
Medical Assistance in Dying – Support for Patients, Families and Caregivers
Medical Day Care Unit
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): Insertion and Aftercare
Procedure for Achalasia
Procedure for Zenker's Diverticulum
Procedure for Zenker's Diverticulum – Discharge Instructions