Patient Education

• prepares patients and families for surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures
• helps patients and their families to manage their diseases and conditions
• supports patients in making informed decisions about their health and health care

Along with our existing programs, several innovative computer-based patient education tools are available for patients across UHN. These programs feature a number of outstanding Web sites and multimedia programs, including the Oncology Interactive Education Series, a comprehensive, 23-title cancer education series.

The Patient Education icon will guide you to the information you need.

Look for this icon in our hospitals to find the Patient Education Network and the services we provide.

The Patient Education Network (PEN) has a number of programs and services designed to help you find the information you are looking for, including:

• Physician Directory - search by name, specialty or department for a UHN physician.
• Clinics and Centres - hours, locations and contact numbers for UHN clinics and centres.
• Health Information - patient guides, online brochures and community resources for patients and their families.

For more information on our Patient Education Network, visit one of the following:

• Princess Margaret Hospital - about us, general information and ongoing research.
• Toronto General and Western Hospitals - who we are and how the program helps patients and their families.