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This handout explains how to take care of a peritoneal catheter. It also covers follow-up care and when to call your doctor.

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It covers the steps involved in a plan of care, tips on setting goals, being a partner in planning, and changes as part of life.

This handout explains early growth and development of pre-born infants, higher risks of multiple pregnancy, and concerns about preterm birth. It offers advice about choosing a care provider and hospital and describes UWMC's Prematurity Prevention Program.

This handout gives the protein content of various foods and supplements.

This handout explains what to expect during your radiation treatments at UW Medical Center. It tells what to expect during the consult and treatment planning visits, and gives a list of care team members and how they will work with you. It includes side effects and who to call with any questions or concerns.

This handout provides a checklist for the self-care tasks for patients receiving radiation therapy. It includes sections on oral care, skin care, nutrition and hydration, nausea, medicines, and constipation. This document is included in the appendix of the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout is for patients staying on the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Immunotherapy Unit, also known as the BMT/IMTX Unit. This handout gives an overview of what patients can expect, patient expectations, and additional resources. 

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.

Welcome to the Oncology Unit at University of Washington Medical Center Northwest. We are happy to help support you through your admission on our unit. This handout will let you know what you can expect from our during your 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 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 is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and explains treatment choices for patients undergoing spinal procedures.

This guidebook will guide you through the weight loss and metabolic surgery process, from being referred to long-term care after surgery. It includes criteria for being accepted for weight loss surgery and descriptions of the 2 types of surgery offered at UWMC: divided proximal roux-y gastric bypass or RYGB, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. It also describes pre-surgery tests, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. It also offer resources and websites to access for more information about weight loss surgery. (Each individual chapter may also be found as an separate entry on Health Online.)

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Social Work
Chapter 3: Nutrition
Chapter 4: Nursing