Dialysis Without Fear

In Dialysis Without Fear psychiatrist and dialysis patient Dr. Daniel Offer joins with his wife Marjorie Kaiz Offer and daughter Susan Offer Szafir to reveal how life can be lived and lived well on dialysis. Drawing on his long medical career and more than seven years of personal experience with dialysis Dr. Offer dispels many misconceptions surrounding this treatment explaining how you can adapt to the new diet travel work and continue to partake in life''s joys and celebrations. But the fears and hardships can be quite real and Dr. Offer brings his years as a psychiatrist to bear as he provides practical advice on how patients can overcome them. Walking through each step of dialysis he explains different types of treatment examines the pros and cons of a transplant and discusses side effects. Since dialysis affects the entire family Dr. Offer and his co-authors also provide realistic insights into how relatives can cope and thrive together sharing the humour courage and triumphs of real families who have successfully faced the challenges of dialysis. The result is an inspiring practical guide that will help patients and their families learn to overcome the difficulties of dialysis live without fear and enjoy every day.