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Outlines the best practice approach for referral of potential organ and tissue donors and discussing donation with their families. This is the second edition of the guideline, which outlines the best practice approach for referral of potential organ and tissue donors and discussing donation with… - Story
I was merely existing before a kidney transplant 27 years ago. I was sick and tired and would sometimes turn a “funny colour” of a morning. But by the time those symptoms presented, I already had acute kidney failure. I was 33 when I started to get high blood pressure. The doctors… - Story
Our 31-year-old son Brad was suddenly diagnosed with end stage kidney failure. You soon learn what faces you- dialysis, transplant or death. Brad commenced haemodialysis at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne for 3 months, then opted for peritoneal home dialysis. It was impossible for him to work as… - Story
It was early on Father’s Day when Brendan’s family left Jindalee to head down to the Gold Coast Motocross Club’s track for a practice day prior to the final round of the Queensland Junior Motocross series. Brendan was leading his class in the series and wanted to familiarise himself with the… - Story
At the age of 16 months Brett was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, the youngest in Canberra at that time. Throughout his school days, he led a full and eventful life with many school excursions, representing his school in athletics and playing soccer, tennis, golf, cricket and squash… - Story
It was the day of the surgery: a laparoscopic nephrectomy for me, Patti (then aged 55), and a kidney to be transplanted into my brother Mark, then aged 45. Mark had been on dialysis for 10 months as a result of high blood pressure. He had minimal energy, was in and out of hospital and was… - Story
Almost 11 months ago my life changed in a way you never think would happen to you. My husband had spent a week installing a kitchen for a mate, then had a glass of home brewed spirits and was poisoned by methanol. Five days later at the age of 49 Bruce was declared brain dead. Fortunately… - Story
My uncle Bruce passed away suddenly early this year, just 49 years old. He adored his family and life. His other great love was his farm and his woodwork. He made the most amazing pieces of furniture and always loved his footy. His team was the West Tigers. When we received a phone call that… - Story
Christopher's donation story started when he collapsed at school one day from a cerebral haemorrhage just five weeks short of his 15th birthday. That evening we were told that Christopher was not going to survive. Michael, our two other boys (Daniel and Harrison) and I sat huddled together… - Story
I was born with kidneys that did not work. As a baby I had one removed and somehow a surgeon got the other one to function. I was not allowed to play rugby, but apart from that I was a normal kid. At the age of 13, I started to get headaches, feel tired, thirsty and needed to go to the toilet…
