Comments on: Ask the Organ Donor Expert – Chronic Medical Conditions http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/ Organ donation campaign news, features and expert insight. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:28:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: CME http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-1589 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:36:59 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-1589 While we’re discussing things in the vicinity of Ask the Organ Donor Expert – Chronic Medical Conditions Donate Life Illinois – Organ Donation News – I am. Are you?, We need to constantly remind politicians that it is bad policy to reduce the quality of medical education and training or seek to replace the central role of the doctor with lesser-qualified health workers.

]]> By: Joslyn http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-215 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:56:44 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-215 Sophie – the costs incurred for transplant is determined on an individual basis as medical needs vary. Talk with your doctor and transplant team to determine what the costs will be. You should also check out the Kidney Recipient group on the Donate Life Illinois Ning site (www.donatelifeillinois.ning.com). There you can talk to other recipients who can give you an idea of what to expect.

]]> By: Sophie Binkler http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-213 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:57:57 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-213 If I have to pay for a kidney transplant b/c I have no insurance, what does it cost and who do I pay besides the surgeons? We are blessed to have the funds to pay our way, but are unsure if the total bill will exceed $1M.

]]> By: Jennifer Tislerics http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-103 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:57:40 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-103 It’s my understanding that some of this varies by state and by organ/tissue being donated. For example, some states have transplanted HIV+ organs (into HIV+ recipients, since they’ve already got the virus). Cornea donation is often a possibility, even with fully metasticized cancer, since corneas are avascular and don’t get cancer.

Leaving it up to the medical professionals to decide at the time of donation is definitely the way to go. 60 years from now, when I’m being considered for organ/tissue donation, the medical protocol will probably be different than it is today. =)

]]> By: Woman Drugs http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-102 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:45:37 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-102 Just fellow author, a very interesting article, is rarely found in the network once again want to thank the sponsors, thank you.

]]> By: Colette http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2008/09/26/ask-the-organ-donor-expert-chronic-medical-conditions/#comment-101 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:56:46 +0000 http://iamareyou.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-101 Thanks for addressing this issue, Dave. So many times when I am out at a registration drive or advocating for donation; the number 1 reason people give me for not wanting to become an organ donor, is that they have had diabetes, cancer, or hepatitis B or C. It’s good to hear that “the doctors should decide at the time of death” from the expert. I’m going to print this, and display it at my next reg drives. Thanks!
Colette Jordan

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