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This handout is for patients at Harborview Medical Center who are being discharged from the hospital. It explains what to expect at your follow-up visits at the Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Clinic.

This handout explains what pap test results mean. Follow-up care is also discussed.

This handout explains how to take care of a peritoneal catheter. It also covers follow-up care and when to call your doctor.

This handout about domestic violence offers questions to women to help them think about their home situation. It also provides tips and resources for staying safe. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It covers the steps involved in a plan of care, tips on setting goals, being a partner in planning, and changes as part of life.

This handout explains early growth and development of pre-born infants, higher risks of multiple pregnancy, and concerns about preterm birth. It offers advice about choosing a care provider and hospital and describes UWMC's Prematurity Prevention Program.

This handout explains why prenatal care is important and how often to see the doctor while pregnant. It includes what to expect during a visit, and how the clinic staff can help. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout gives the protein content of various foods and supplements.

This handout explains what to expect during your radiation treatments at UW Medical Center. It tells what to expect during the consult and treatment planning visits, and gives a list of care team members and how they will work with you. It includes side effects and who to call with any questions or concerns.

This handout explains safety concerns for women who are in the hospital to give birth. It covers how to prevent falls, infection control, visitor access, and the role of Public Safety Officers. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout provides a checklist for the self-care tasks for patients receiving radiation therapy. It includes sections on oral care, skin care, nutrition and hydration, nausea, medicines, and constipation. This document is included in the appendix of the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout for Plastic Surgery patients at Harborview Medical Center explains how to take care of the Mepilex dressing on your skin graft donor site.

This handout is for patients staying on the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Immunotherapy Unit, also known as the BMT/IMTX Unit. This handout gives an overview of what patients can expect, patient expectations, and additional resources. 

This handout is for patients who will stay in the Extension Unit, which is an extension of acute care units and an important part of hospital operations. This handout explains what the Extension Unit is, who the care providers will be, and what patients can expect during their stay.

This handout explains wound care, activity restrictions, when to call for help, and special long-term precautions for people who have received a subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD).

This handout gives instructions for patients to follow before surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes information about stopping certain medicines, showering and shaving before surgery, arrival time, and what to wear and bring to the hospital. After-surgery instructions include precautions and self-care to speed recovery, incision care, managing pain and constipation, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout explains telemedicine visits at UW Medicine. It includes sections about using Zoom, safety and privacy, and how to prepare for the visit using either a smartphone or table, or a computer.

This handout introduces the healthcare team at the Transition Care Program at University of Washington Medical Center. The care team includes an attending doctor, a nurse care coordinator, a social worker, and others. This program focuses on helping young patients with complex medical conditions during their transition period from pediatric care to adult care.

This handout is a colorful one-page "roadmap" showing the different steps involved in the transplant journey. The map starts in the "Pre-Transplant Phase," takes the patient through the "Transplant Phase" and finishes in the "'New Normal' Phase." The handout "Your Transplant Roadmap" explains each phase in greater detail.

This handout, which prints on legal-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches), explains what happens duirng the three phases of the transplant journey: the Pre-transplant Phase, the Transplant Phase, and the "New Normal Phase" after transplant. This handout is meant to accompany the graphic poster "Your Transplant Journey."

This handout for liver transplant patients provides a description of the Transplant Team, which is made up of the transplant recipient, family and friends, and a group of highly dedicated professionals. This document is also a chapter in "Your Liver Transplant Guide: At University of Washington Medical Center," which is available from Materials Management #UH1915.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and explains treatment choices for patients undergoing spinal procedures.

This handout explains step-by-step how to care for a tunneled catheter, which is placed under the skin. It also lists signs of infection to watch for, and details when to call the doctor.

This brochure explains how to prepare for your visit to the Neurology Clinic at UWMC. It lists records to bring, forms to complete, and offers information about traffic, parking, and registration.

This handout explains Zenker's diverticulum, a condition that affects the digestive tract. It includes symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the condition.