Description
More than 400,000 people in the United States undergo kidney dialysis. If you or a member of your family are one of them, then the prospect of a regular appointment with a dialysis machine may seem like the end of life itself. But that reaction couldn't be more wrong. In Dialysis Without Fear, psychiatrist and dialysis patient Dr. Daniel Offer joins with his wife, Marjorie Kaiz Offer, and daughter, Susan Offer Szafir, to reveal how life can be lived--and lived well--on dialysis. Drawing on his long medical career and more than seven years of personal experience with dialysis, Dr. Offer dispels many misconceptions surrounding this treatment, explaining how you can adapt to the new diet, travel, work and continue to partake in life's joys and celebrations.

But the fears and hardships can be quite real, and Dr. Offer brings his years as a psychiatrist to bear as he provides practical advice on how patients can overcome them. Walking through each step of dialysis, he explains different types of treatment, examines the pros and cons of a transplant, and discusses side effects. Since dialysis affects the entire family, Dr. Offer and his coauthors also provide realistic insights into how relatives can cope and thrive together, sharing the humor, courage, and triumphs of real families who have successfully faced the challenges of dialysis. The result is an inspiring, practical guide that will help you and your family learn to overcome the difficulties of dialysis, live without fear, and enjoy every day.

Level: Basic
ISBN-10: 0195309944
ISBN-13: 978-0195309942
Format: Hardcover, 304pp
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pub date: 2007

Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
One. Dialysis Misperception versus Realities
Two. A Visit to the Suds Factory: Demystifying the Machines and Tubes
Three. Dialysis Options: Choosing What Works Best for You
Four. The Decision to Pursue a Transplant
Five. The “K-Team”: Working with Dialysis Professionals
Six. Dealing with Emotions: The Psychological Impact of Dialysis
Seven. The Impact of Dialysis on Interpersonal Relationships: Love, Sex, Family, and Friendship
Eight. Work and Financial Implications of Being on Dialysis
Nine. Adapting to the Dialysis Diet, Curbing Liquids, and Embracing Exercise
Ten. Traveling and Planning for Emergencies while on Dialysis: Taking a Leap of Faith
Afterword
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Helpful Resources
General Educational Resources
Travel Resources
Professional and Financial Resources
Legal Resources
Books
Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Dietetic professionals
CPE Level: 1
Suggested Commission on Dietetic Registration Learning Need Codes: It is the sole responsibility of the dietetic professional to determine the learning need code met by a course. numedix.com provides the following "suggested" codes, but the professional can deviate from them if they feel another need is met.
5000 Medical nutrition therapy
5340 Renal diseases
5390 Care planning, documentation and evaluation
5400 Case management