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This handout explains and illustrates treatment of otitis media (OT). It explains how the middle ear and eustacian tube work, and what causes OT. It includes diagnosis, medical treatment, surgical treatment, and self-care afterward.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay after having head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. This CareMap gives specific information for patients who have a tracheostomy tube. It covers the day of surgery through day 7, when most patients are discharged and may leave the hospital.

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 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 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 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.

There are many different types of pain. This tool can help you describe your pain so we can help you manage it.