Helping patients participate in their health care

At Toronto General Hospital (TGH), we understand the importance of participating in your health care. Our health-care providers offer education so that you, our patients and families, understand your medical condition or disease. This will help you to make informed choices about your health care. While in our hospital, you will receive education from different health-care professionals. We base our patient education on professional best practice guidelines and evidence-based research.

TGH offers a variety of patient education programs. From its internationally recognized Transplant education program to its comprehensive Cardiac Care Centre, education is an integral part of patient care. Every clinic and service offers patient education materials. In addition to printed materials, many programs offer classes, support groups, videos, instructional CDs and mentors.

We want our patients and families to be informed about their health. We want our patients and families to be able to communicate with their health-care team. This Web site offers tips and information that will prepare you for care at TGH. This Web site will continue to grow and expand. We will provide you with current information to help you be an educated health care consumer. Keep watching for additional information and health-care tips.

Contact us

Pam Richards, Manager of Patient Education
Tel: (416) 340-4800 Ext. 5084
Fax: (416)340-3620
E-mail: pamela.richards@uhn.on.ca