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Give two positive advantages and disadvantages of using a dialysis machine rather than having a kidney transplant
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Give two positive advantages and disadvantages of using a dialysis machine rather than having a kidney transplant
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advantages:
1. Short term cost is less
2.
Infection
disadvantages:
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Shortage of kidney organs available – the average wait for a deceased donor kidney about 4 years
2.
Risk of transplant rejection
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