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Support
(Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Care-taking)
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What kind of support would someone who may
need a kidney want?
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What kind of support would you be able to give?
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If you were to donate, what kind of support would
you need?
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What kind of support would someone close to the
donor or the recipient need?
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Would you have the support you need if someone
close to you donates or receives a kidney?
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Do you know people who have thought about
being a kidney donor? About having a transplant?
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Would you be willling to go with this person to talk
with the doctors, nurses and social workers?
Planning
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What can your loved one do now to take care of
him/herself?
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What else would you like to know about donation?
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If you were to donate, would you be able to take
enough time off from work?
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If you were to donate, what do you think about
needing weeks to recover?
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If you were to donate, would you have enough
money to pay for any travel to the transplant
center?
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How might transplantation or donation affect
money and finances? Daily routines?
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Do you have health insurance?
What would it pay for?
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What could someone who wants to
donate do to prepare?
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