Any problems, suggestions, questions? Do tell! I fly to Richmond tomorrow for the annual meetings of the OPTN and UNOS. This marks three years since I was elected by OPTN and UNOS members to represent the general public, and living donors among the general public, at the national policy level. It has been educational, humbling, frustrating, and rewarding at turns and all too often, all at once. Once again, I've reviewed the reams of background material distributed in advance. Once again, I hope dignity and respect will characterize informed debate of how best to serve the needs of potential recipients, recipients, donor family members, living donor candidates, and living donors. "Patients" doesn't seem to cover us all, somehow, leaving out one or more groups.
So, what's on your mind? Let me know! I'm your representative for 48 more hours!