Dear Patient,

Thank you for enquiring about a vasectomy.

This is an important decision that should only be considered if you are ready for a permanent form of birth control.

To help you make an informed decision I recommend that you speak to your family physician and browse this web site. This service is covered by Alberta Health Care.

Should you decide to use our services, I will introduce myself during a seperate visit prior to the procedure to ask a few pertinent health questions and to offer explanations to all your questions. Subsequently I will obtain informed consent from you and once you are ready to proceed there is virtually no wait times for scheduling your surgery.

The day after your procedure I will phone you at home to make sure you are comfortable and give you the opportunity to ask more questions.Should any follow up be required after the procedure you may simply walk into my office and I will see you immediately.

My objective is to provide you with personal, speedy and effective care.

I look forward to your visit.

Sincerely

Phillip van der Merwe,M.B.,Ch.B, CCFP