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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

This handout explains how to take care of yourself after getting a Zoledronic Acid (Reclast) infusion. It includes what to expect, tips to help prevent side effects, and when to follow up with your provider. It also lists possible short-term side effects and when to get help.