Essay Assignment

Patients who suffer from kidney failure have two main options for treatment: dialysis or transplant.

Which method of treatment offers the most advantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Specific Technical Requirements for your essay:

· You will type this on the computer, print it out and submit to Mr. Dayaram no later than

Dec 13 at 4pm.

· Font size: 12

· Font Style: Cambria, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial or Garamond

· Your essay submission must include a word count on the bottom of the page.

· Include a list of references you have used for your essay using the APA referencing style (click the link)

· Your First and Last Name, your class must be included at the top of the page.

In size 16 font you must give your essay a title, do not call it something like “Kidney Essay” be somewhat creative in your essay title choice.

Create a poster showing the process of Kidney Transplants and Kidney Dialysis (Hemodialysis)

Where to get your information and sources?

http://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/treatment-of-kidney-failure/kidney-transplant/

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidney-transplant

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/kidney-transplant/about/pac-20384777

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-transplant/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-to-expect-kidney-transplant-surgery#1

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/hemodialysis

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/hemodialysis

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/kidney-dialysis#1

http://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/treatment-of-kidney-failure/hemodialysis/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hemodialysis/about/pac-20384824

Some videos to help you visualize the processes. Do not use these as your primary sources, they are only aids.

Kidney Transplants

Kidney Transplant Chains

Getting more living donors for transplant patients. Instead of 5 year waiting for a deceased donor