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This handout is for patients who will stay in the Extension Unit, which is an extension of acute care units and an important part of hospital operations. This handout explains what the Extension Unit is, who the care providers will be, and what patients can expect during their stay.

This handout explains wound care, activity restrictions, when to call for help, and special long-term precautions for people who have received a subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD).

This handout gives instructions for patients to follow before surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes information about stopping certain medicines, showering and shaving before surgery, arrival time, and what to wear and bring to the hospital. After-surgery instructions include precautions and self-care to speed recovery, incision care, managing pain and constipation, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout explains telemedicine visits at UW Medicine. It includes sections about using Zoom, safety and privacy, and how to prepare for the visit using either a smartphone or table, or a computer.

This handout introduces the healthcare team at the Transition Care Program at University of Washington Medical Center. The care team includes an attending doctor, a nurse care coordinator, a social worker, and others. This program focuses on helping young patients with complex medical conditions during their transition period from pediatric care to adult care.

This handout is a colorful one-page "roadmap" showing the different steps involved in the transplant journey. The map starts in the "Pre-Transplant Phase," takes the patient through the "Transplant Phase" and finishes in the "'New Normal' Phase." The handout "Your Transplant Roadmap" explains each phase in greater detail.

This handout, which prints on legal-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches), explains what happens duirng the three phases of the transplant journey: the Pre-transplant Phase, the Transplant Phase, and the "New Normal Phase" after transplant. This handout is meant to accompany the graphic poster "Your Transplant Journey."

This handout for liver transplant patients provides a description of the Transplant Team, which is made up of the transplant recipient, family and friends, and a group of highly dedicated professionals. This document is also a chapter in "Your Liver Transplant Guide: At University of Washington Medical Center," which is available from Materials Management #UH1915.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and explains treatment choices for patients undergoing spinal procedures.

This handout explains step-by-step how to care for a tunneled catheter, which is placed under the skin. It also lists signs of infection to watch for, and details when to call the doctor.

This brochure explains how to prepare for your visit to the Neurology Clinic at UWMC. It lists records to bring, forms to complete, and offers information about traffic, parking, and registration.

This handout explains Zenker's diverticulum, a condition that affects the digestive tract. It includes symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the condition.