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This handout answers common questions parents have when the mother is in the hospital with preterm labor, or their baby is born early. It includes reasons to continue the pregnancy to full term when possible, where preterm babies are cared for, what kinds of problems are common, how long a preterm baby might be in the hospital, and where the parents can stay during that time.

This handout is for patients having an ileostomy or colostomy takedown at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to prepare starting 1 week before the surgery, and what to expect after the surgery.

This handout for ileostomy patients at UW Medical Center uses the colors of a stoplight to explain what symptoms require "Follow-up at next scheduled visit" (green), "Call if these symptoms do not improve within 12 hours" (yellow), and "Call RIGHT AWAY" (red).

These resources provide information on immigrant rights to healthcare, and guidelines on what to do if you are questioned or arrested. These resources can help patients and families find guidance from community and expert organizations. Please note that these are external resources not created or endorsed by UW Medical Center, and we cannot provide legal advice.

Resources include: 

• Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Questioned, Arrested, or Detained by Immigration and Other Law Enforcement (National Immigration Law Center - www.nilc.org)
• Know Your Rights to Health Care and Health Insurance (National Immigration Law Center - www.nilc.org)
• Immigrant Resources (URLs and QR codes for external sources on immigrant rights and access to healthcare) 
• Global Perinatal Services: Pregnancy, Parenting, Beyond (globalperinatal.org) 
• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (www.nwirp.org)

This handout tells you what to expect after having breast implant surgery. Breast implants can be used for reconstruction. This may be post-mastectomy, for congenital chest deformity, or for gender affirming care.  

This handout explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for your recovery after implant removal and/or flat closure. 

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect when you have in vitro fertilization (IVF). It explains the treatment process, including risks, benefits, and alternatives. This information must be read and understood before signing consent forms to have the treatment.

This handout is for patients at the Center for Reconstructive Surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to care for your incision after surgery.

This brochure describes the Infant Development Follow-up Clinic and how the clinic can help children who are at risk for developmental problems. The clinic is part of the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington.

This handout describes 2 muscle disorders, spasticity and dystonia. It explains how botulinum toxin and neurolytic block injections are used to treat the symptoms.

This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you a different blood-thinning medicine in the hospital when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.

The chance of complications (problems) related to Bravo Ph Capsule Study is very low. However, it is important to know what to watch for and how to get help if needed. 

This worksheet is for patients who have diabetes. It provides fields to list insulin requirements based on blood sugar readings at times throughout the day. It may be filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand.

TRANSLATIONS NOTE: Non-English versions currently posted here are based on the 2015 version of this handout. New translations are underway, and will be posted as soon as they are completed. (8/7/20)

This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion. It provides information on insurance coverage for spinal fusion, including why some insurance companies may be hesitant to authorize the procedure.

This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains a listing of websites that may be helpful for heart patients and their loved ones. Headings include Heart Condition Resources, Special Needs Resources in Washington State, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources, and Career Counseling Resources.