The Transplant Patient by Paula T. Trzepacz, Andrea F. DiMartini - 9780521553544

Cambridge University Press

The Transplant PatientBiological, Psychiatric and Ethical Issues in Organ Transplantation\nAuthor(s): Paula T. Trzepacz, Andrea F. DiMartini\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521553544, 978-0521553544\nSynopsis\nOrgan transplantation is an essential element of treatment for a wide range of diseases, but despite increasing surgical success rates there remain many other issues affecting selection of patients and clinical outcome with which clinicians and patients themselves must be familiar. Originally published in 2000, this book reviews psychosocial, psychiatric and ethical aspects of organ transplantation in a uniquely authoritative way. Drawing heavily on the pioneering work of the Pittsburgh transplant team, it surveys the essentials of transplantation biology before engaging with a range of topics fundamental to the success of the procedure and the quality of life of recipients and donors al.