title: Psychiatric aspects of renal transplantation.
abstract: Despite the growth of heart, liver and bone marrow transplantation, the kidney continues to be the organ most frequently transplanted. Over the years psychiatrists have been active in attempting to understand the adaptational tasks of organ donors and recipients and in evaluating and treating transplant patients. A body of knowledge with regard to renal transplantation has developed. What follows is an update of psychiatric aspects of renal transplantation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland School of Medicine, New Zealand.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Fricchione
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000523:psychology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012803:Sick Role; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000523:psychology