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This brochure outlines what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery from otoplasty surgery, done to alter the appearance of the outer ear.

This handout explains what otosclerosis is, how it develops, and how ears usually work. It talks about stapedial otosclerosis and cochlear otosclerosis, 2 types of hearing loss. It also explains treatment options such as medical intervention, hearing aids, and stapes surgery.

This handout is for patients at UW Medical Center who have a history of substance misuse. It explains how your care providers will partner with you and what to expect during your hospital stay.

This handout is for patients and their families on 6SA unit at University of Washington Medical Center. It tells why hospital patients are at greater risks of falling, and lists how the patient can help reduce their fall risk. It includes a place for the patient or a family member to sign, to indicate their agreement to following the safety procedures while they are on the unit.

This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you injections of a different blood-thinning medicine when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.

This tool lists key English terms and phrases used in the clinic setting, alongside a translation into non-English languages commonly used at UWMC. Terms and phrases assist with daily living, appointment information, and comfort items. A pain scale is included.

This handout explains ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a condition that can occur when some fertility medicines are used. It includes causes, symptoms, prevention, and when to call the clinic.

This handout answers common questions about early pregnancy loss (also known as miscarriage) and the termination of pregnancy (also known as abortion).

This handout is for patients at University Reproductive Care in Seattle. It explains the steps involved in a fertility treatment called "ovulation induction/intrauterine insemination."

This handout is for patients at University Reproductive Care in Seattle. It explains the steps involved in a fertility treatment called "ovulation induction-sequential/intrauterine insemination."

This handout is Section 9 of the manual "Breastfeeding Your Preterm Baby." It gives information about oxytocin, the hormone released during breastfeeding, and explains how to use oxtocin nasal spray to help milk let-down when breasts are engorged and do not respond to nursing, massage, warmth, or pumping.

This handout offers tips on what to pack for your stay in the hospital to make your childbirth more comfortable. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This one-page flyer gives three different pain scales for the patient to use to indicate their level of pain: a number scale, a word scale, and a face scale.

This handout explains the types of pain a new mother may have after having a Cesarean birth. It includes how long the pain may last, treatment options, and when to call the doctor. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Caring for Yourself and Your New Baby."

This handout explains the types of pain a new mother may have after having a vaginal birth. It includes how long the pain may last, treatment options, and when to call the doctor. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Caring for Yourself and Your New Baby."

This handout is for people who have had reconstructive surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains what pain to expect after surgery, pain management, and when to call the clinic.

This handout explains how pain is controlled with prescription pain medicines (opioids) after spine surgery at Harborview Medical Center. It includes safety precautions, tips for preventing constipation, how to taper doses, and who to call for help.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion. It explains how pain is controlled with prescription pain medicines (opioids) after spine surgery at UW Medicine. It includes safety precautions, tips for preventing constipation, how to taper doses, and who to call for help.

This handout explains pain management and how to communicate with healthcare providers to find methods that work. It includes the "Tell Us About Your Pain" pain scales and facts about opioid pain medicines.

This handout explains common pain relief options used during labor and delivery at UWMC, when and how they are used, and what the risks are. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout explains what patients and families can expect from the palliative care service in the Alvord Brain Tumor Center (ABTC). The ABTC Palliative Care Clinic offers extra support and comfort for patients and families living with a brain tumor. The palliative care team attends to all aspects of the patient’s well-being. This includes their emotional and spiritual needs, and what they value most.

This brochure answers questions about the role of palliative care for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

This handout explains what patients and families can expect from the palliative care service at UWMC. The UWMC Palliative Care Team offers extra support and comfort for patients and families living with cancer. The Palliative Care team attends to all aspects of the patient’s well-being. This includes their emotional and spiritual needs, and what they value most.

This handout explains when palliative radiotherapy is used and what to expect when having this treatment.

This CareMap gives timelines for the steps patients most often follow when having a pancreaticoduodenectomy, also called a whipple procedure, where part or all of the pancreas and the duodenum are removed. The CareMap starts before surgery with a pre-op testing and medicine instructions, and finishes on day 5 after surgery, when most patients are ready to leave the hospital. It includes activity guidelines and dietary restrictions, and well as teaching sessions and other important steps in recovery and follow-up.