The Study

Recently, a nurse and student conducted research on living donors. I was contacted by the hospital and asked if I would be willing to be interviewed for this study. The purpose of the study was to determine whether or not African American donors are treated differently as far as the care goes. I pondered several times on whether or not I was treated differently based upon my race. Although I encounter disparate treatment on several issues and things in my life, I don't believe my treatment was a reflection of my race. However, I believe the hospital has some work to do. When I look back and think about my care in the hospital and even afterwards, it was mediocre to say the least. If it was not for the fact that my mother would not leave my side, I probably would have lost it. Ironically enough though, I was just so relieved by the fact my husband was in the next room healthy again. That took the attention away from the fact the doctors and nurses were not attentive enough to me. There was one really good nurse and I appreciate all her hard work and compassion. Some things you choose to block because of what it may mean. I am just thankful for continued good health.