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This handout describes some benefits of physical activity for patients with diabetes. It also gives general guidelines for starting an exercise program.

This handout explains why exercise is important after cardiac surgery. Included are important precautions to follow, what to expect during physical therapy sessions in the hospital, and goals for an exercise program at home after surgery.

This chapter of the Heart Transplant Manual describes physical therapy for heart transplant patients after their surgery.

This handout describes 12 exercises to do before and after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery. It includes step-by-step instructions and photos.

This handout describes the use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and midline catheters in long-term intravenous therapy at home. It explains how and where they are inserted and the conditions for which they are used. It includes catheter care, including changing the dressing and flushing and lists problems that might occur, such as breaks, movement, blockage, infection, drainage, blood under bandage, pain, and swelling.

This 1-page flyer gives directions for driving from the Triangle Garage to the front entrance of UWMC when picking up a patient who is being discharged. A map with arrows showing the route is included.

This handout explains what to expect from pilonidal cyst surgery, how to prepare for the operation, and how to plan for recovery.

This handout explains the pituitary gland and how surgery is done to treat tumors in the gland.

This handout for caregivers, family, and friends suggests 3 places to wait in the hospital while a loved one is having surgery or a procedure.

This article contains helpful information for family members and friends after a loved one's death. It includes sections on "Where to Get Help," "Disposition Options," "Checklist of Tasks," "Planning the Ceremony and Choosing Funeral Home Services," "Selecting a Funeral Home," "Green Burials," and "Ratings of Area Funeral Homes for Quality and Price." This article is reprinted with permission from Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK, Volume 4, No. 1. This handout is included in the Bereavement Packet for UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.

This handout provides a list of things to think about and plan for when giving birth and becoming a parent. It includes information about tours of Labor & Deliver, getting a car seat, choosing a healthcare provider for the new baby, how to help older children prepare for a new sibling, and more. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout gives a short overview of what patients need to do before their pressure injury flap surgery at Harborview Medical Center. It also includes a brief summary of what to expect after surgery.

This handout explains the procedures and important paperwork that need to be done before leaving the hospital with a new baby. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout is a form for patients at the UW Medicine Women's Health Care Center in Seattle, Washington. The form tells care providers the goals you have for your clinic visit.

This handout talks about family planning and common birth control methods. It tells how to use different types of contraception, and their benefits and side effects. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout explains how a plasma exchange is done, the risks involved, and what symptoms to watch for and report during the procedure. The patient must sign a consent form before getting this treatment.

This handout explains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, one way to treat injuries and help the healing of soft tissues and bone. This treatment is done at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.

This handout explains polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a disorder that changes how a woman's hormones work. PCOS can interfere with monthly ovulation, causing problems with getting pregnant. The handout includes possible causes, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, complications, and treatment options.

This handout explains what a port is and what to expect when you have this type of catheter. Detailed instructions are included for preparing for the procedure, and for self-care at home afterward.

This handout explains the medicine posaconazole, which is used to prevent and treat fungal infections. A common brand name is Noxafil.

This handout provides information and steps to follow for birthing parents who are not planning to breastfeed.   

This handout lists the amount of potassium in many foods. This information is helpful for patients who have been advised to limit the amount of potassium in their diet. These are guidelines only.

This handout gives instructions for taking a drug called Truvada as part of treatment to help prevent HIV before you are exposed to the virus. This type of treatment is called "pre-exposure prophylaxis."