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Make notes about what you would like to say ahead
of time.
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It is not wrong to feel angry and upset about kidney
disease. Try not to be angry at those close to you
about being sick. If you are angry, try to explain
why.
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Be patient. These decisions take a long time to
make.
What do I talk about?
Emotions
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How does it feel to talk about being sick?
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How do you feel about talking about living kidney
transplantation?
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How would you feel about having another person’s
kidney in your body?
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Are you worried about putting someone at risk if
they want to donate?
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How do you feel about the care you’d receive at a
hospital?
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What are your thoughts about how a transplant
might change your daily life?
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How would receiving a kidney from a relative affect
you? Your family?
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How would transplantation match with your values
and beliefs?
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How do you feel about possibly needing months,
maybe years to recover?
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Do you feel pressured to accept a kidney?
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