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This handout is for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It gives information about how healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress management can help maximize long-term health for those with MS.

This handout explains a low-fiber diet for patients after surgery. It provides sample menus for 2 days, and includes a table of foods that are OK to eat and foods that should be avoided.

This handout explains liposuction and fat grafting when used in breast reconstruction. It includes what to expect and care after the procedure.

This handout explains liposuction when it is used to treat lipoedema or lymphedema, a swelling caused by problems with the lymphatic system. It includes how to prepare, what to expect, and when to call the clinic.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when having liver resection surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It gives instructions to follow before the day of surgery, and includes goals, medicines, activity and diet restrictions, and the expected care plan for the hospital stay. Brief instructions are also included for after discharge.

This handout explains what to expect when having a liver/spleen nuclear medicine scan at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes special instructions for Radiation Oncology patients.

This handout explains the purpose of liver transarterial embolization. It describes what you can expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout explains how to prepare and what to expect during a liver transplant ultrasound exam, a kidney transplant ultrasound, or a pancreas transplant ultrasound. 

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a living kidney transplant donor may expect before, during, and after their hospital stay for transplant surgery.

This handout gives basic information about the different types of advance directives. These are forms to fill out "in advance" so that your family, friends, and health care providers know what medical care you would want and would not want, if you are unable to speak for yourself.

This handout explains how to safely continue activities of daily living and exercise for patients with aortic aneurysm or dissection. These guidelines are provided by the UW Multidisciplinary Thoracic Aortic Program (UWMTAP)

This handout gives guidelines for UW Medical Center patients who are going home after being in the hospital for heart failure. Sections cover daily weighing, when to call the doctor, how to handle medicines, activity and diet restrictions, follow-up visits, and heart disease support group information.

This handout explains the LOCalizer Tag system, which helps guide your surgeon during breast surgery. The system uses tiny radiofrequency identification (RFID) Tags. A Tag helps your surgeon find the tissue that needs to be removed.

University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) is a regional hospital that cares for many patients from out of town. Lodging near the hospital can be expensive, so this guide lists short-term and long-term housing options.