Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970986 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The average QOL in the living lung donors was better than that of the general population. However, a fatal outcome in the recipient significantly impacted donor mental health QOL. Ensuring that donor candidates consider both the risks/benefits of donation, and the potential recipient outcomes may be critical in the informed consent process.
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Authors
Mai RN, Chie RN, Mitsua RN, Michiko RN, Naomi RN, Takahiro MD,