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This handout explains the steps to take when choosing or renewing a health insurance plan. Taking these steps will help make sure your expected healthcare needs will be met, and that you can continue to receive your care at a UW Medicine facility.

This handout describes chorionic villus sampling (CVS). It explains how CVS is done, what happens during the test, how to prepare, and when test results will be received.

This handout explains chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammation in the nose and sinus cavities that lasts at least 3 months. It include what causes CRS, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

This handout explains chronic total occlusion (CTO) of a coronary artery. It includes how CTO is diagnosed and assessed, and treatment options at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains the benefits and risks of circumcision, and how to plan for a circumcision at UW Nieghborhood Clinics. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains the drug cisplatin, which is used to treat cancer. The handout includes how to manage common side effects.

This handout explains the 14 steps to follow to clean and disinfect urinary drainage bags for reuse.

This handout outlines the supplies needed and steps to follow to sterilize red rubber catheters.

This chapter of the Heart Transplant Manual explains clinical procedures, follow-up care, and diagnostic tests after heart transplant.

This handout gives instructions to follow when taking the medicine Clomid. It includes information about follow-up labs and doctor visits.

This handout describes Clostridium difficile and who is at risk for getting it. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.

This handout, adapted from materials from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explains how to make and wear cloth face coverings for protection from COVID-19 and other viruses. It includes important information on how to wear a face covering and when to wash it.

This brochure explains what to expect from and how to prepare for surgery to insert cochlear implants.

This handout explains what to expect, how to prepare and how to plan for recovery after colectomy surgery, which is done to remove part of a damaged or diseased large intestine. It discusses both laparoscopic and open surgery.

This handout is a timeline to guide patients who are taking GoLytely to prepare for a colonoscopy. It tells what to do 7 days before, 5 days before, 1 day before, and on the day of the procedure.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using MoviPrep solution.

This handout is a timeline to guide patients who are taking GoLytely to prepare for a colonoscopy. It tells what to do 7 days before, 5 days before, 1 day before, and on the day of the procedure.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using Suprep solution.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using Osmo Prep solution.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having colorectal surgery. The CareMap begins 6 days before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital and self-care at home.

This handout explains what family and friends can expect when it is nearing the end of their loved one's life. It includes what happens when the ventilator is removed, physical signs that usually mean death is near, how to let go, and questions to help family members review the life and legacy of the loved one who is passing.

This handout lists ways to help relieve pain and discomfort during labor. Suggestions include patterned breathing, massage, hot or cold packs, different body positions, staying active mentally, and help from the birth partner. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout lists ways breastfeeding mothers can ease the discomfort of breast engorgement after giving birth. Tips include applying warmth, massage, feeding the baby, compresses, pain relievers, and breast pumps. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

This brochure covers many common questions and concerns about breastfeeding. Many helpful tips are offered. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

This handout answers common questions about nasal and sinus surgery, such as "When can I exercise?" "When can I shower?" and "When can I irrigate my nose or resume using my nasal spray?" It also covers pain control, bruising, and swelling after surgery.