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Katrina Bramstedt, PhD

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Dr. Bramstedt is an Associate Professor at Bond University School of Medicine and also a private practice clinical ethicist.  Formerly on staff at the Cleveland Clinic, her specialty focus includes organ and composite tissue transplantation, impantable medical devices, and critical care medicine.  She lectures nationally and internationally and has authored more than 80 journal articles and book chapters, as well as three books.  Dr. Bramstedt is also an Associate Editor at the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, as well as an Editorial Consultant at The Lancet.  In her role as an ethicist, she works with patients, families and medical teams to resolve ethical dilemmas involving a variety of situations including decision-making capacity, refusal of treatment, futility, end-of-life care, and quality of life.  She has performed over 800 clinical ethics consultations.



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    How much does a liver transplant cost?
    The answer depends on what country you live in as prices for the surgery varies widely. Most...  Full Post
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    What are the benefits of kidney transplantation?
    The primary benefit of successful kidney transplantation is that dialysis is no longer needed. This...  Full Post
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    How can I raise my kids to be kind-hearted?
    One approach is to be a good role model. For example, if you role model kind-hearted behavior such...  Full Post
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    How are rural-living people exposed to environmental hazards?
    Rural settings often include occupational exposures such as farms and mines (metals, coal). These...  Full Post
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    What is National Donate Life Month and why was it created?
    In the USA, this event is celebrated in April each year and it commemorates the gift of life --...  Full Post
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    When blood is donated, is it tested for AIDS and hepatitis?
    Donor blood is not tested for AIDS, it is tested for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Donor blood...  Full Post
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    What is the waiting period for an intestinal organ transplant for my child?
    The waiting period for any organ transplant depends on many factors, including where you live. For...  Full Post
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    Will organ donation disfigure the body?
    No, skilled clinicians perform organ donation and the body is closed with sutures...  Full Post
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    What is the follow-up care after organ transplant?
    Follow up care lasts for the lifetime of the patient and the plan of care depends on the organ...  Full Post
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    Can I use social media to let people know I'm an organ donor?
    Yes! It is important to tell your friends and family your values about organ donation in case...  Full Post
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    Is it ethical to offer plastic surgery as a contest prize?
    Health care should not be commoditized in this manner. Medical care is not something to be...  Full Post