The Pros And Cons Of A Kidney Transplant
If a patient needs a kidney transplant, it can be a little intimidating and scary at first. The website http://www.kidney.org/ is a helpful, informative website for those receiving a kidney transplant, those who are donating one of their kidneys, and families of people undergoing either kidney surgery. For those who are receiving a kidney transplant there are several links to everything that a person may need to know. Such topics include: the ins and outs of what a kidney transplant is, information about the waiting list for a kidney, how to choose the right treatment for their specialized condition, tools and information for their family, and how to find a transplant center. There are also videos and other information from people who have
already had a kidney transplant. Also, within the topics is all the information a person will need to know pertaining to after their kidney transplant. For health care technicians, there is information about how a person can become a member of The Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT). CNNT is associated with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Together the two are working in helping those with chronic kidney conditions, and want to improve those people’s well-being and health. Ways that they help include: research, patient services, national organ donor programs, and public education. Within the mission statement there is a sentence that states, “CNNT advocates and contributes to the professional development of members through education, networking and dissemination of information related to professional practice and quality of care.” This website is very helpful for a health care professional working within the fields of either nephrology or urology. The health care professional can refer patients to this webpage, and explain how simple it is to navigate. If needed, they can show the patient in person step-by-step how to work the website. This website has a variety of information for every person, and should answer any questions that a person may have relating to any aspect of the kidneys.
already had a kidney transplant. Also, within the topics is all the information a person will need to know pertaining to after their kidney transplant. For health care technicians, there is information about how a person can become a member of The Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT). CNNT is associated with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Together the two are working in helping those with chronic kidney conditions, and want to improve those people’s well-being and health. Ways that they help include: research, patient services, national organ donor programs, and public education. Within the mission statement there is a sentence that states, “CNNT advocates and contributes to the professional development of members through education, networking and dissemination of information related to professional practice and quality of care.” This website is very helpful for a health care professional working within the fields of either nephrology or urology. The health care professional can refer patients to this webpage, and explain how simple it is to navigate. If needed, they can show the patient in person step-by-step how to work the website. This website has a variety of information for every person, and should answer any questions that a person may have relating to any aspect of the kidneys.