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This handout explains a musculoskeletal (MSK) CT scan. It includes what it is, how it works, how to prepare, how it is done, and how to get results.

This handout explains a CT scan of the neck, used to get detailed information about neck injuries, tumors, and other neck diseases. It includes how the scan works, how to prepare, how it is done, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains the small risk from radiation during computed tomography (CT) scans at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains the purpose of CT simulation, and what to expect during your CT simulation experience. 

This handout explains how a sinus-screening CT scan works. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, and how to get the results.

This handout describes a CT scan of the spine. It includes how the scan is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the scan results.

This handout explains a virtual colonoscopy, which is a CT scan of the colon that uses a special X-ray machine to take detailed pictures. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having cystectomy surgery. The CareMap begins 2 weeks before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.

This handout explains the cystogram exam (also called the voiding cystourethrogram exam), used to check for problems of the bladder and lower urinary tract. How the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results are discussed.

This handout explains why exercise is important while you are in the hospital for your stem cell transplant.

This handout is for patients who have had a skin graft to their leg and must keep their leg elevated after surgery. It includes a schedule to follow for "dangle protocol," which involves letting the leg hand down for short times.

This handout explains Washington state's Death with Dignity Act, which was passed by voters of Washington state in November 2008. The act allows adults with a terminal illness to request lethal doses of medicine from qualified medical providers.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS). This information is in addition to the discussions you have with your providers (doctors, nurses, physician assistants, or other healthcare professionals). Please read this handout carefully.