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Welcome to the Patient & Family Resource Centre (PFRC)

Being informed means being a partner in your health. It means working with your health care provider to make important decisions about your health.

This collection was created by the JGH Patient Education Network (PEN) to help you and your health professional find and access reliable, up-to-date consumer health information using one easy-to-search resource. It includes handouts, booklets, books, websites, videos and more.

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The information in this resource should not be considered as medical advice. It is not to be used in place of a visit with a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional. If you have questions about your individual medical situation, please consult with your healthcare professional.