LibGuides: Regional Library Services (WOHKN): Patient Education

Find the "In The Know" talk by Sydney Graham and Naomi Pocrnic from Cancer Care Ontario on health literacy and patient education here.

Health Literacy Fact Sheet

Plain Language

Media Libraries

Assessment Tools

Patient Education Handouts

Patient education handouts are available to download and print through WH's subscriptions with Lexicomp and Elsevier. Many of the handouts are available in more than 1 language.

IMD Canada The IMD Patient Platform is designed for patients at any point in their healthcare journey to inform and educate themselves on relevant medical conditions, upcoming procedures, or general health and wellbeing tips with medically accurate and up-to-date information. Find detailed guides, videos, and infographics from leading health associations to help you understand and manage your medical condition.

Guides and Best Practices

12 Best Practice Tips To Design Helpful Patient Information Materials
Writing health information for patients and families
MUHC Standards for Developing Effective Written Patient Learning Materials
How to Create Effective Written Patient Learning Materials
Health Literacy Online: 2nd Edition
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 3rd Edition
How to Develop Products for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy
Health Communication Playbook: Resources to Help You Create Effective Materials
CDC Health Literacy This site is for health communicators, public health professionals, and community leaders who seek information and tools on health literacy research, practice, and evaluation.