Organ transplant psychologists outline the emotional toll of lengthy waiting times and uncertainty.
alone, transplant surgeries have increased by 22% from 2011 to 2020. But wait times make for great uncertainty and stress.
Waiting for a transplant can be a heavy emotional and psychological burden. Many struggle with the thought of receiving an organ and become increasinglythat must be met prior to being put on the waitlist and another to receive an organ. The lengthy process can cause a lot of
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