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This handout explains how to prepare when having cystectomy surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

This handout explains how to prepare for a liver biopsy at Harborview Hepatitis and Liver Clinic.

This handout describes how to prepare for a procedure called Rezum, which is used to treat an enlarged prostate gland. It explains prescriptions that are needed, what to do on procedure day, and what happens after you arrive at the clinic.

This handout is for patients to read before they sign a consent form to have a treadmill exercise test at the Heart Institute at UWMC - Northwest campus.

This handout is for patients at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to prepare for a water deprivation test.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion, and gives instructions for starting a strengthening program to increase muscle strength after spinal procedures.

This handbook is for patients at the Behavioral Health Learning Center at UWMC Northwest. It provides information about the center, treatment structure and schedule, staff, expectations, and patient rights. It includes details about what to expect during your stay, resources for financial support, and information about care after hospital discharge. 

This handout is for new mothers at University of Washington Medical Center whose baby needs extra care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout for kidney/pancreas transplant patients provides a review of the steps in the referral process. This document is also a chapter in "Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Guide," which is available from Materials Management #171915.

This handout provides instructions for use of a belly bag -- a disposable urinary collection bag.

This handout provides a detailed overview of the benefits, risks, complications, and signs and symptoms of rejection associated with kidney/pancreas transplant. This document is also a chapter in "Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Guide," which is available from Materials Management #171915.

This handout explains the benefits and risks of using opioid pain medicines. It explains possible side effects and safety warnings.

This handout lists the many benefits of breastfeeding, for both the baby and the mother. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout lists community resources in the greater Seattle area for dealing with issues of grief and bereavement. Contact numbers, website addresses, and a brief description of services are included. This handout is included in the Bereavement Packet for UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.

This handout explains the drug bevacizumab, which is used to treat cancer. It includes common side effects and what to do when they occur.

This handout explains the Bike Fit Program at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium. The program pairs patients with a physical therapist who has special training in bike biomechanics.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from having bioenergy treatments from the Bioenergy Treatment Service at UWMC. The free treatments include Reiki and Therapeutic Touch. Risks, benefits, and alternatives to this treatment are listed.

This handout gives an overview of UW Medicine guidelines and restrictions for recording the labor/birth process using photography, videotaping, and audio recordings. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout provides basic information about the hospital stay when giving birth. It includes ways to cope with labor pain and the choices that can be made during the birth process. A sample birth plan is included, to show the kinds of information to share with the healthcare team. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout explains why patients with brain tumors are often advised to use birth control to prevent pregnancy while they are receiving treatment. It also explains different forms of birth control

This handout explains planning for a multiple birth by vaginal birth, induced labor, or Cesarean section birth. It gives examples of babies' positions and type of birth needed for safe delivery.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for bladder surgery at Harborview Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect during the hospital stay, and what to do at home after discharge.

This handout explains blood flow restriction rehabilitation (rehab), which is done to help heal and strengthen muslces and tendons. This type of rehab is offered by physical therapists at UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center in Seattle, Washington.

This handout explains blood glucose levels used for pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of diabetes. Target hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels are also given.

This handout supplies a table for recording blood glucose readings at various times of the day, and the insulin type and number of units given. It includes spaces for the clinician to personalize the handout with the patient's target blood glucose range and dates for follow-up visits.