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Talking with those close to you might be hard. Ask
your kidney doctor how to contact a social worker
who can help.
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Know that kidney donation will not improve/fix a
relationship.
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Know that giving a kidney does not mean that you
control that person’s life.
What do I talk about?
Emotions
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How do you feel about talking about living kidney
donation?
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How would you feel about your loved one receiving
a kidney?
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How would you feel about being a donor?
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How would you feel about having your kidney in
someone else’s body?
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How would you feel about surgery for yourself?
For someone close to you?
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If you were to donate, would you be worried about
the care at the hospital?
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How would a transplant for someone close to you
fit in with your values and beliefs?
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If you or another family member donated a kidney,
how would this affect your family?
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If this person received a kidney, how would it affect
your daily life?
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If you were to donate, would you want the recipient
to treat you differently?
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Would you feel pressured to donate?
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If a donated kidney fails, how might this affect your
relationship?
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