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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.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, during which a pulse generator (neurostimulator) and deep brain lead are implanted in the brain. Included are instructions for self-care after surgery, as well as information about the first programming visit, follow-up testing, safety warnings, risks and side effects, and what to avoid, such as exposure to certain electrical equipment and screening devices.

This handout explains how a defecography exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the exam, and how to get your results.

This handout provides instructions to follow if experiencing a delayed reaction after receiving contrast through a vein during an imaging study.

A DSSEP (dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential) is a test that measures how fast and how well electrical impulses travel from the arms or legs to the brain and how the brain responds. This handout describes the test and explains how to prepare.

This handout explains why babies who were in the NICU may need extra check-ups to track their growth and development. It includes information about different providers and programs that are available, such as primary care and special therapy services.

This manual contains information to help pregnant women manage their diabetes for the best health of themselves and their baby. Included are sections on nutrition, hypoglycemia, blood glucose monitoring, oral diabetes medicines, insulin, sick-day guidelines, glucagon use, delivery options, breastfeeding, as well as phone numbers for clinic staff.

This handout explains how carbohydrates (starch, sugar, fiber), proteins, and fats affect blood glucose. It includes guidelines for measuring carbohydrates (carbs), and recommended servings. It also gives helpful tips for planning healthy meals.

This handout is section 4 of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains basic information about these diagnostic tests done at UWMC: electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, Holter monitor, event monitor, stress testing, pulmonary diagnostics, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology (EP) study.

This handout describes the different types of diapers that parents can choose from. It also gives basic information about diaper services.