Kidney School™—a program of Medical Education Institute, Inc.

Module 2—Treatment Options for Kidney Failure

Given what you have read now, what do you think about transplant? Check all that apply:

I don't want the inconvenience of dialysis.
A transplant might help me keep my life as normal as possible.
I think I could take the drugs every day, the right way.
I have family/friends who might be willing to give me a kidney.
I could wait for a kidney and still have a good life each day.
I'm willing to take the risk that a transplant might not work.
I'm worried about having major surgery.
I'm worried about my donor having major surgery or long-term health risks.
Possible side effects of the drugs (and cost) concern me.
I would rather live each day without waiting for a kidney.
I'm not willing to rock the boat—I'm doing okay the way I am.
I'm not sure what my thoughts are.
Add your own comments here:

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