Research Notes on Organ Donation and Depression
Organ donation is the process of removing a healthy organ from a donor and transplanting it into a recipient or patient needing it. There are psychological risks involved for both donor and recipient, such as development of anxiety and depression. Physical and psychological risks should be discussed with the donor and recipient by the transplant team or social worker.
Top Resources on Organ Donation and Depression
- Transplant Living: Psychological Concerns
- NHS Direct: Risk
- United Network for Organ Sharing: Risks Involved in Living Donation
- National Kidney Foundation: What do I need to think about before donating?
- Living Donors Online: What You Should Know About Organ Donation
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- Contributor: George Cabrera
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Dec. 10, 2008
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