Zusatztext Kudos to Dr Offer and his family! I absolutely loved this book...while it is directed to patients and their families! I found it an absolute must-read for all those involved in the care of dialysis patients! including nephrologists! dialysis nurses! dieticians! and social workers. Informationen zum Autor Daniel Offer, M.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. The author of sixteen books and 200 scientific articles, he has been on dialysis since 1999. Marjorie Kaiz Offer is a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine, and is married to Daniel Offer. Susan Offer Szafir is afreelance writer and marketer, and is the daughter of Daniel and Marjorie. Klappentext A survival guide for those facing kidney dialysis treatment due to end-stage renal disease. The author team offer practical advice and information on kidney dialysis so that readers can make informed decisions about their own care. Interviews with patients and renal care professionals inspire and educate readers about this complicated treatment. Zusammenfassung A survival guide for those facing kidney dialysis treatment due to end-stage renal disease. The author team offer practical advice and information on kidney dialysis so that readers can make informed decisions about their own care. Interviews with patients and renal care professionals inspire and educate readers about this complicated treatment.

Autorentext
Daniel Offer, M.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. The author of sixteen books and 200 scientific articles, he has been on dialysis since 1999. Marjorie Kaiz Offer is a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine, and is married to Daniel Offer. Susan Offer Szafir is a freelance writer and marketer, and is the daughter of Daniel and Marjorie.

Klappentext

A survival guide for those facing kidney dialysis treatment due to end-stage renal disease. The author team offer practical advice and information on kidney dialysis so that readers can make informed decisions about their own care. Interviews with patients and renal care professionals inspire and educate readers about this complicated treatment.

Inhalt

1: Dialysis Misperceptions versus Realities
2: A Visit to the Suds Factory: Demystifying the Machines and Tubes
3: Dialysis Options: Choosing What Works Best for You
4: The Decision to Pursue a Transplant
5: The "K-Team": Working with Dialysis Professionals
6: Dealing with Emotions: The Psychological Impact of Dialysis
7: The Impact of Dialysis on Interpersonal Relationships: Love, Sex, Family, and Friendship
8: Work and Financial Implications of Being on Dialysis
9: Adapting to the Dialysis Diet, Curbing Liquids, and Embracing Exercise
10: Traveling and Planning for Emergencies while on Dialysis: Taking a Leap of Faith