Download or read book Your Transplant Adventure written by Matt Butler and published by Health Sciences Publishing Services. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This picture book was created for young children who are in need of a solid organ transplant. It was developed by two dedicated Social Workers at the University of Michigan Transplant Center to give these children and their families something to put them more at ease with the organ transplant process and to help them understand that they are not alone. The bright and colorful illustrations appeal to a child's eye. Simple text accompanies each illustration. A direct question (e.g. "Will I have stitches or a scar?") on one page is answered on the facing page, beneath an original illustration (e.g. "Your doctor will use stitches or a special kind of glue to help your body heal from the surgery. After the stitches come out, you will have a scar. This will always remind you of how brave you were!"). This book is the perfect accompaniment for young children who may need a transplant, as well as for siblings and other family members who have questions and would appreciate some assistance on how to talk about the transplant process.
Download or read book Breathe and Let Go a Lung Transplant Adventure written by Gavin Maitland and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gavin Maitland, a dedicated swimmer and marathon runner, developed a mysterious, progressive lung disease in his mid-thirties. With a prognosis of less than six months to live, Maitland received a double lung transplant. His determination to recover and compete in a triathlon only 13 months after his surgery is an uplifting story of resilience and determination. With down-to-earth humor and honesty, Maitland recounts his six-year odyssey from robust health in his mid-thirties through the decline and despair of failing lungs, through to a successful double lung transplant and beyond. Maitland recounts the medical obstacles he encountered and circumvented while trying to diagnose the cause of his deteriorating health. In compelling detail, he captures the drama of his journey: the realization that his only option for survival was a lung transplant, the challenges of being accepted as a transplant candidate, and the lifelong tasks that he as a transplant recipient faces to continue to stay healthy-and alive.
Download or read book How Billy the Kidney Earned His Name written by Stephanie Peters and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Billy (the Kidney) Earned His Name is a story intended for elementary school age children and older who are experiencing kidney failure. This story aims to introduce the experience of kidney transplant to children-who better to explain transplant than a kidney with a sense of humor? The authors hope that this book makes medical procedures easier for children who are coping with the challenge of kidney transplant. Billy loved his job in "The Body," turning trash into urine (just a fancy word for "pee"). His world gets even better when he experiences a great big adventure. Billy describes his motivation for keeping the "New Body" strong and healthy and expresses gratitude for all she does to keep him healthy too.
Download or read book Kinsey s Kidney Adventure written by Nadine Morsi and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kinsey's Kidney Adventure is an educational children's book based on the real-life journey of a brave little girl who must confront the realities of organ donation after being diagnosed with a rare medical condition. Kinsey's story teaches children the value of compassion, courage, and resilience in the face of hardship.
Download or read book Gift of Life written by Zazabor Guru and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Description: In "Gift of Life: Transforming Destinies through Organ Transplants," you'll travel on a remarkable journey of hope, bravery, and the astonishing power of human generosity. The amazing tales of people whose lives have been profoundly altered by the gift of a second chance--the gift of life itself--are revealed in this captivating book. You'll find a tapestry of stories that reinforce the profound worth of life by inspiring, challenging, and concluding. This wonderful book is a celebration of interpersonal relationships, an ode to the unbreakable human spirit, and a testimonial to the amazing ability of organ transplantation to give people and families new leases on life. You will read about the adventures of unsung heroes--both donors and recipients--in the pages of this stirring book. Their experiences serve as a living example of the strong ties that bind the world community together. The universal need to live, to heal, and to show compassion to one another is revealed by these stories, which cut beyond cultural, regional, and societal borders. You'll meet inspiring people on these pages who, despite all odds, overcame the verge of hopelessness to find new purpose and energy via organ transplantation. The fundamental human desire for a chance to live brings these tales of resiliency and triumph--of regular individuals thrown into extraordinary situations--together. Explore the touching tales of organ donors who, in their final moments, decided to leave a legacy of kindness and life. Find out about the brave receivers who received the priceless gift of time thanks to the incredible kindness of strangers. Experience the intense feelings that come with the transplant journey, including the dread of waiting, the joy of receiving a call that saves your life, and the subsequent healing. The documentary "Gift of Life" takes you inside the scientific breakthroughs that make transplantation feasible. Investigate the complex procedures involved in organ donation, the tireless efforts of healthcare experts, and the cutting-edge technology that is advancing this sector. Discover the moral conundrums and agonizing choices that families and medical teams must make. The unbreakable relationships formed between donors, beneficiaries, and their loved ones are what "Gift of Life" is most notable for. It's a celebration of the amazing empathy, selflessness, and transformation that may take place when one life is transplanted into another. You'll be reminded that there is hope even in the face of difficulty as you turn the pages of this motivational book. "Gift of Life" serves as a sad reminder that people can reinvent their destinies and transcend the limitations of mortality via the altruism of organ donation. In the end, "Gift of Life" is a sincere celebration of the capacity of humanity for generosity and change. It serves as a reminder that every donor is a ray of hope and that every recipient is proof of the remarkable resiliency of the human body and spirit. They shed light on the way to a time when the gift of life is treasured, honored, and distributed with steadfast compassion. Get ready to be affected, informed, and inspired as you travel on this incredible adventure with "Gift of Life: Transforming Destinies through Organ Transplants." This book is a celebration of the human spirit's tenacity and a monument to the incredible capacity for change that lives within every one of us.
Download or read book So You re Thinking about Kidney Transplantation written by Mark K. Wedel and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a perspective written from both sides of the scalpel, Dr. Wedel once cared for kidney transplant patients and then took his turn on the receiving end of a kidney transplant. In the process of making the transition from physician to patient, Dr. Wedel experienced firsthand the difficulty of assembling all the information required to put into place a comprehensive game plan. Frankly written and comfortably conversational, So You're Thinking About Kidney Transplantation provides fundamental information to aid in preparing patients and their families for the extraordinary and often daunting journey ahead. The kidney transplant journey is marathon long. ""So You're Thinking About Kidney Transplantation: A Patient & Family Guide"" is designed to ease the information burden of those who are just beginning their transplant process. These people deserve to begin their adventure with a confidence equal to that with which they'll complete their transplant odyssey. Early education and a thorough overview can accomplish that.
Download or read book Crashing Through written by Robert Kurson and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike May spent his life crashing through. Blinded at age three, he defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the CIA, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man. He had never yearned for vision. Then, in 1999, a chance encounter brought startling news: a revolutionary stem cell transplant surgery could restore May’s vision. It would allow him to drive, to read, to see his children’s faces. But the procedure was filled with gambles, some of them deadly, others beyond May’s wildest dreams. Beautifully written and thrillingly told, Crashing Through is a journey of suspense, daring, romance, and insight into the mysteries of vision and the brain. Robert Kurson gives us a fascinating account of one man’s choice to explore what it means to see–and to truly live. Praise for the National Bestseller Crashing Through: “An incredible human story [told] in gripping fashion . . . a great read.” –Chicago Sun-Times “Inspiring.” –USA Today “[An] astonishing story . . . memorably told . . . May is remarkable. . . . Don’t be surprised if your own vision mists over now and then.” –Chicago Tribune “[A] moving account [of] an extraordinary character.” –People “Terrific . . . [a] genuinely fascinating account of the nature of human vision.” –The Washington Post “Kurson is a man with natural curiosity and one who can feel the excitement life has to offer. One of his great gifts is he makes you feel it, too.” –The Kansas City Star “Propulsive . . . a gripping adventure story.” –Entertainment Weekly NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Download or read book In Pursuit of a Better Quality Life written by Risa Simon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're in need of a living kidney donor, but you're not sure how to go about the process. You've been told to share your story with family and friends-but striking up a conversation about your need for a kidney transplant (and search for a living kidney donor) is the most nerve-racking conversation you can imagine. Whether you're trying to avoid dialysis or be "free of the machine," this book can help get you there. In Pursuit of a Better Life provides communication principles, campaign strategies, template letters and old fashion relationship skills that can instantly create a desire to help. In this book, the author shares strategies taught in her motivational seminars and webinars, and with her mentoring and coaching clients. Living her best life possible as a preemptive (live-donor) kidney transplant recipient, the author invites her readers to proactively engage as their own best advocate and "join her at the top," where dreams do come true. Known as the quintessential marketing plan for finding living kidney donors, this book reveals strategies rarely discussed in your doctor's office or transplant center. Uncover this wildly successful path for attracting potential kidney donors today! ABOUT THE AUTHOR The highlight of Risa Simon's life was the day an unexpected, unrelated, living kidney donor offered to give her a kidney and tests revealed a sister-like match. That day didn't come easy-and it might never have if she wasn't willing to become a proactive contender, competing for her best life possible. Risa knows all too well what it's like to be a kidney patient trapped in a hopeless sinkhole headed towards dialysis. As she watched her renal function numbers decline, her emotions escalated. The thought of surrendering her sense of control over her future consumed her thoughts and immobilized her dreams. Unwittingly, she discovered a new paradigm after attending a kidney patient conference. The presentation she attended caused an awakening that compelled her to stand before her disease and use her voice to proactively secure her best choice - a transplant before dialysis. Today, Risa is living her best life ever as a preemptive (live-donor) transplant recipient. Her passion for helping others reflects in the names of her principal firms, The Proactive Path and the TransplantFirst Academy, a non-profit (501c3) organization leading the way to better outcomes. As an enthusiastic "positive-disruptor," she's dedicated her life to inspiring eligible kidney patients to bypass dialysis (or become dialysis-free) by proactively seeking live-donor transplant opportunities. Known for her trailblazing patient empowerment strategies, she invites her fans and followers to "join her at the top" - where dreams can come true.
Download or read book Saved by a Stranger written by Lezlee Peterzell-Bellanich and published by Giro Di Mondo Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book inspiring hope, perseverance, and triumph for those needing a new organ.
Download or read book The Heart Between Us written by Lindsay Harrel and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lindsay Harrel has penned a charming story that is sure to touch the hearts of her readers. Through the stories of Megan and her sister Crystal, readers get a glimpse of adventure, restoration, conquered fears, and realized dreams. Lindsay will no doubt win readers with this heartfelt story.” —Lauren K. Denton, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hideaway and Hurricane Season, on The Heart Between Us From award-winning author Lindsay Harrel comes a powerful story of adventure, healing, and learning how to live life to the fullest. Megan Jacobs always wished for a different heart. Her entire childhood was spent in and out of hospitals, sitting on the sidelines while her twin sister Crystal played all the sports, got all the guys, and had all the fun. But even a heart transplant three years ago wasn’t enough to propel Megan’s life forward. She’s still working as a library aide and living with her parents in her small Minnesota hometown, dreaming of the adventure she plans to take “once she’s well enough.” Meanwhile, her sister is a successful architect with a handsome husband and the perfect life—or so Megan thinks. When her heart donor’s parents give Megan their teenage daughter’s journal—complete with an unfulfilled bucket list—Megan connects with the girl she meets between the pages and is inspired to venture out and check off each item. Caleb—a friend from her years in and out of the hospital—reenters her life and pushes her to find the courage to take the leap and begin her journey. She’s thrown for a loop when Crystal offers to join her for reasons of her own, but she welcomes the company and the opportunity to mend their tenuous relationship. As Megan and Crystal check items off the bucket list, Megan fights the fears that have been instilled in her after a lifetime of illness. She must choose between safety and adventure and learn to embrace the heart she’s been given so that she can finally share it with the people she loves most. “A sweet story of sisterhood, familial bonds, sacrificial love, and finding your own identity amidst the storms of life. Poignant with tender moments, as well as laughter, The Heart Between Us is a touching novel that is sure to please.” —Catherine West, author of Where Hope Begins “I love this story of facing our fears. Harrel pens a clever, well-written love story between two sisters, the men in their lives and the dreams of a heart donor. Life is more f letting than we know, and this timeless story reminds us to love well.” —Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author, on The Heart Between Us “The Heart Between Us is an absolute gem of a story. The intriguing premise drew me in from the start, but it was the authentic characters and their relatable struggles that kept me reading. I especially loved getting to travel vicariously through Megan and Crystal! A heart-tugging, not-to-be-missed book from an author who belongs on your keeper shelf.” —Melissa Tagg, author of the Walker Family series
Download or read book Heart Transplant written by Andrew Vachss and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School bullying is universally decried, bemoaned, and condemned. Newspapers, magazines, television, and movies all reflect the ugly truth ... bullying is not only on the rise, but becoming more dangerous every day. Whether it's a teenager committing suicide as a result of a Facebook posting or a group of schoolchildren taunting another autistic child and filming it for the "entertainment" of others, the longest-lasting, deepest-scarring impact of bullying is emotional, not physical. Failure to understand this has handicapped an already-insipid series of failed "solutions." Heart Transplant is aimed at actually *changing* the way we deal with perhaps the most critical issue for children and parents alike today. To accomplish this mission, an entirely new medium was created. Neither a graphic novel nor a self-help book, it uses elements of both to deconstruct bullying, and to offer both teens and their parents the true "facts of life." Nine-year-old Sean's only experience with parenting was the series of men his alcoholic mother made him call "Daddy." He knows he doesn't belong ... anywhere. And never will. He sees himself as others see him: Outsider. When Sean comes home from school one day, he opens the door to a pair of corpses — his latest "father's" attempt at dope-dealing ended badly. The police arrive, the bodies are bagged, and the "Welfare lady" is telling Sean how much he's going to love his new foster home when an older man suddenly crosses the threshold. He tells the social worker that he's the father of the dead man, so that makes him responsible for his "grandson." And he offers Sean a choice: come and live with him, or take his chances with foster care. Life with the man Sean comes to call "Pop" is Paradise compared to the past. A brilliant and hardworking student, Sean finally has someone to show his report card to ... and he listens to Pop harder than he ever did to a teacher. Still an Outsider, yes, but now there's one place on earth where he knows he's always welcome. And always safe. But puberty brings Sean into a new world; a world where he is bullied every day ... a world where his status as "Outsider" is confirmed in endlessly cruel ways. He never complains, but Pop quickly discovers the truth. When Sean protests that "It didn't hurt." his real father responds that he knows that's a lie ... because when his son is hurt, he hurts, too. This is Sean's first experience with empathy, and his first understanding of emotional abuse. His understanding of bullying comes later ... when Pop shows him not only its true roots, but its antidote. Pop gives his son what he needs most: A heart transplant. It is not until after Pop's death that Sean learns the special sacrifice his father had made to give him that transplant, and that final understanding is Sean's ultimate legacy. Timely and confrontational, HEART TRANSPLANT is the gripping story of young boy's transformation from bullied "outsider" to true manhood. The universality of this work is such that what Sean learns is communicated to bullied children and their parent(s) alike. It speaks with a truth that cannot be denied, but also with a response that can be replicated.
Download or read book Borrowing Life written by Shelley Fraser Mickle and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against a global backdrop of wartime suffering and postwar hope, Borrowing Life gathers the personal histories of the men and women behind the team that enabled and performed the modern medical miracle of the world's first successful organ transplant. "An extraordinary work. Shelley Fraser Mickle has not only provided a detailed, fascinating documentation of the world's first successful organ transplant, but she has also painted the lives of those involved--doctors, patients, family members--so vividly that the reader is completely enthralled and emotionally invested in their grieved losses as well as their successes. The result is a beautiful tribute to medical science as well as to humanity." Jill McCorkle, NYT bestselling author of Life After Life "Working with Dr. Moore, Dr. Murray and Dr, Vandam to create the painting commemorating their historic operation and the research leading up to it was the greatest adventure of my artistic career. Having my painting on the cover of Borrowing Life renews that excitement, for I know what grand adventure is waiting for the reader." Joel Babb, artist "I was so very pleased to be involved with Shelley as she wrote her captivating, compelling book. I only wish that Ron could be here with me to read it." Cynthia Herrick, wife of the first successful organ transplant donor "Had these men and women not worked diligently to save the life of Charles Woods, I and my 5 brothers and 3 sisters, would not have been born. Charles Woods and Miriam Woods are my parents. It is thrilling to read Ms Mickle's book as it closely mirrors the stories our dad and mom shared with us as children. The amazing thing is that as a disfigured war hero, our dad embraced his appearance as a badge of honor." David Woods Performed at Boston's Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in 1954, the first successful kidney transplant was the culmination of years of grit, compassion, and the pursuit of excellence by a remarkable medical team--Nobel Prize-winning surgeon Joseph Murray, his boss and fellow surgeon Francis Moore, and British scientist and fellow Nobel laureate Peter Medawar. Drawing on the lives of these members of the Greatest Generation, Borrowing Life creates a compelling narrative that begins in wartime and tracks decades of the ups and downs, personal and professional, of these inspiring men and their achievements, which continue to benefit humankind in so many ways.
Download or read book Transplant written by John A. Elefteriades, MD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when you have to choose between saving a life or saving yourself? Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Athan Carras’s first concern has always been the welfare of his patients. Then he’s approached by the very wealthy and even more powerful Terry Flynnt—a man who is used to getting what he wants, no matter what. Flynnt’s son is dying, and his only chance of survival is to receive a donor heart—one that Terry intends to obtain by whatever means necessary. Athan is immediately opposed to performing an illegal and immoral operation, but Flynnt is not about to let that stop him. Now, caught in the crosshairs of a man with unlimited means and influence, Athan finds his own life—and the lives of those he loves—being torn apart. And he will have to decide how far he’s willing to go, and what he is willing to sacrifice…
Download or read book Taking Flight written by and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lung transplant is a life-changing surgery that extends and enhances life due to organ donation. Recipients of lung transplant share their stories of success.
Download or read book Gift of Life Transforming Destinies Through Organ Transplants written by Zazabor Guru and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Description: In "Gift of Life: Transforming Destinies through Organ Transplants," you'll travel on a remarkable journey of hope, bravery, and the astonishing power of human generosity. The amazing tales of people whose lives have been profoundly altered by the gift of a second chance--the gift of life itself--are revealed in this captivating book. You'll find a tapestry of stories that reinforce the profound worth of life by inspiring, challenging, and concluding. This wonderful book is a celebration of interpersonal relationships, an ode to the unbreakable human spirit, and a testimonial to the amazing ability of organ transplantation to give people and families new leases on life. You will read about the adventures of unsung heroes--both donors and recipients--in the pages of this stirring book. Their experiences serve as a living example of the strong ties that bind the world community together. The universal need to live, to heal, and to show compassion to one another is revealed by these stories, which cut beyond cultural, regional, and societal borders. You'll meet inspiring people on these pages who, despite all odds, overcame the verge of hopelessness to find new purpose and energy via organ transplantation. The fundamental human desire for a chance to live brings these tales of resiliency and triumph--of regular individuals thrown into extraordinary situations--together. Explore the touching tales of organ donors who, in their final moments, decided to leave a legacy of kindness and life. Find out about the brave receivers who received the priceless gift of time thanks to the incredible kindness of strangers. Experience the intense feelings that come with the transplant journey, including the dread of waiting, the joy of receiving a call that saves your life, and the subsequent healing. The documentary "Gift of Life" takes you inside the scientific breakthroughs that make transplantation feasible. Investigate the complex procedures involved in organ donation, the tireless efforts of healthcare experts, and the cutting-edge technology that is advancing this sector. Discover the moral conundrums and agonizing choices that families and medical teams must make. The unbreakable relationships formed between donors, beneficiaries, and their loved ones are what "Gift of Life" is most notable for. It's a celebration of the amazing empathy, selflessness, and transformation that may take place when one life is transplanted into another. You'll be reminded that there is hope even in the face of difficulty as you turn the pages of this motivational book. "Gift of Life" serves as a sad reminder that people can reinvent their destinies and transcend the limitations of mortality via the altruism of organ donation. In the end, "Gift of Life" is a sincere celebration of the capacity of humanity for generosity and change. It serves as a reminder that every donor is a ray of hope and that every recipient is proof of the remarkable resiliency of the human body and spirit. They shed light on the way to a time when the gift of life is treasured, honored, and distributed with steadfast compassion. Get ready to be affected, informed, and inspired as you travel on this incredible adventure with "Gift of Life: Transforming Destinies through Organ Transplants." This book is a celebration of the human spirit's tenacity and a monument to the incredible capacity for change that lives within every one of us.
Download or read book The Kidney Sellers written by Sigrid Fry-Revere and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rarely does an adventure story carry such social significance as in this groundbreaking ethnographic research book. Dr. Fry-Revere's exploration of the medical ethics of compensating organ donors takes us deep inside Iranian culture to provide insight and understanding into how Iran has solved its kidney shortage. The Kidney Sellers: A Journey of Discovery in Iran addresses the question: How it is possible that in Iran there is a waiting list to be a donor, while in the United States hundreds of thousands of people have died for lack of a kidney? Dr. Fry-Revere is the first Westerner ever to witness firsthand Iran's organ procurement system. She shares what she discovered in this fascinating book: part diary of living in a dangerous country, part ethnographic essay, and part tale of people working together to overcome death and financial ruin. The Kidney Sellers is a shocking, thought-provoking true story.
Download or read book The Courage to Fail written by Renée Claire Fox and published by Transaction Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For a reader interested in the contemporary history of medicine, we can recommend no book more highly than The Courage to Fail.It is beautifully and clearly written; it is fascinating in its treatment of the history of one of the most publicized of the new medical technologies-organ transplant and renal dialysis." -Journal of History and Medicine "This book is a 'must' for every young physician and surgeon who is involved with the trial of the new procedures in the environment of the modern teaching hospital."-New England Journal of Medicine The title of this profound work conveys the bold, uncertain, and often dangerous adventure in which medical professionals and their organ transplant and dialysis patients are engaged. Built around a series of case studies, The Courage to Fail is the product of collaborative first-hand research concerned with various social phenomena generated by transplantation and dialysis. The authors examine the individuals involved and the workings and atmosphere of some of the medical centers in which these forms of therapy have been developed. They examine "gift-exchange" dimensions of transplantation: the transcendent and tyrannical aspects of the "gift of life" that transplants entail for donors and recipients-and for medical professionals as well. They also analyze the dilemma of uncertainty inherent in medicine, which occurs with particular force in the development of such experimental techniques. Since publication of the original edition, the authors have continued to follow social and medical developments surrounding organ transplants and dialysis. In their new introduction, they discuss transplantation as a gift of life, how and when death occurs, efforts to procure more organs, and organ replacement and issues of equity. This book will be of interest to physicians, medical students, medical sociologists, and anyone interested in the history of and issues surrounding organ transplantation and dialysis. Rene Fox is professor of sociology in the departments of Sociology, Psychiatry, and Medicine, and is the Annenberg Professor of the Social Sciences, at the University of Pennsylvania. Judith P. Swazey is professor in the Department of Socio-Medical Sciences and Community Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine.
