Dialysis without fear
Subtitle: a guide to living well on dialysis for patients and their families
By: Daniel Offer, M.D. Marjorie Kaiz Offer Susan Offer Szafir.
Contributors: Offer, Marjorie Kaiz.; Szafir, Susan Offer, 1971-
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780195309942; 9780195309959
Subjects: Hemodialysis -- Popular works; Chronic renal failure -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works.
Description: "Dialysis without Fear approaches the problem of kidney failure from multiple perspectives-that of patients, family members, and to a lesser extent the health care team. While describing in detail the nearly meteoric impact of kidney failure and ongoing need for dialysis to stay alive, the authors highlight healthy coping mechanisms for dialysis patients and their families. While imparting a wealth of factual information, invaluable to patients new to dialysis, it celebrates the life-saving value of renal replacement therapies. Anyone involved in the field of dialysis in any capacity stands to gain knowledge, compassion and a deeper understanding of what patients and their loved ones are going through.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.