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Pets & Kidney Transplant Safety - 8/21/2019
A beloved animal is your best friend. To hear a doctor say you have to give up your pet in order to get a kidney transplant is a nightmare. There are mixed messages in the healthcare community about having a pet and receiving a kidney transplant. Dr. Rafael Villicana, the Kidney Transplant Medical Director of Loma Linda Medical Center and Lori Hartwell discuss the general precautions to take to keep your furry and feathered friends and prevent the risk of infection. Learn what you need to do and which animals need an extra level of care so transplant recipients can stay healthy.
Source: Renal Support Network (KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network)

Opt-In vs Opt-Out Organ Donation Practices Around the World - 8/14/2019
What is the difference between an opt-in and an opt-out organ donation policy? Is one more successful than the other? Tom Mone, Chief Executive Officer of OneLegacy discusses with Lori what they learned in preparation of writing this article, "Success of Opt-In Organ Donation Policy in the United States" published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Listen to this thought provoking conversation about the Gift of Life.
Source: Renal Support Network (KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network)

The Role of the Nephrology Social Worker - 8/1/2019
Each dialysis clinic has a social worker onsite to help patients adjust and build their coping skills. Vernon Silva, LCSW, a Nephrology social worker for more than 20 years, shares how the role has evolved. The nephrology mental health professional now uses evidence-based results to help people through vocational rehabilitation, or even transition to different dialysis treatment options. Listen in to this show as Lori and Vernon discuss how the social worker in your life can assist you and help you reach your goals.
Source: Renal Support Network (KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network)