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“I need to talk with my family before I decide.”
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“I’d like to talk to the doctor and nurses more
before I decide.”
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“I want to be absolutely sure before I tell you.”
How do I help someone reconsider a transplant?
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“Transplant might be a good option for you.”
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“A transplant might not be good for you.”
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“Can we talk about it together?”
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“Can we talk to the doctor together?”
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“I’m here if you ever want to talk?”
How do I talk about health insurance and finance?
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“Do you have health insurance?”
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“Does our health insurance cover a living kidney
transplant? How much and what parts?”
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“Do we have insurance after Medicare runs out?”
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“What are our other options?”
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“Can we afford this?”
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“I can call to find out what health insurance does
and does not pay for.”
After Your Talk
Just getting these thoughts out is a good start. People
may react in many different ways. Some may not say
anything and may need more time. Others may have a
lot to say. All of these are normal ways people can react.
You and those close to you may have a hard time
talking about this. Ask your doctor how to contact a
social worker or transplant coordinator who can help.
This may be the time that the talking stops for now. This
is something that will take time to figure out. People
don’t have all the answers right away.
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