Law and Order case about kidney removal

[Bajanne]

Can't believe I am watching Law and Order and the issue is people harvesting kidneys,etc.  They are debating the rights and wrongs of selling kidneys.  It is so strange to hear them discussing it, talking about dialysis, etc.  I am here saying 'this is not just a programme where I am concerned; they are talking about issues that affect our community here!'

[Rerun]

I would like to see that. 

[Sara]

I think I've seen that...is it a rerun?

[angieskidney]

Sorry .. I did a search hoping to find it on utube but it is not there

I did however find this interesting debate on this topic..

[mitchorganbroker]

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[Fox_nc]

The episode was called "Sonata For a Solo Organ."  It was a season 1 episode and aired in 1991 originally.  You may be able to catch it on TNT on a rerun, or you can rent it on-line from Blockbuster (shameless plug - sorry) It's on disc 6, episode 21.  It doesn't look like it will be on TNT soon, but you can check the upcoming episodes on their website. Law and Order on TNT

Synopsis - Sonata For a Solo Organ
An old "urban legend" is woven into this complicated tale of illegal medical procedures. The DA's office brings charges against a prominent surgeon (Paul Roebling) and the millionaire father (Fritz Weaver) of a kidney-transplant patient. It appears that the much-needed kidney was "harvested" against the will of the donor. "Sonata for a Solo Organ" represents a reunion of sorts for series regular Michael Moriarty and guest star Fritz Weaver, who previously appeared in the landmark miniseries Holocaust. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

If you couldn't tell, I'm also a Law and Order fan 

[Sara]

If you couldn't tell, I'm also a Law and Order fan 

Ooh, me too!   

[Riki]

I think I saw that one...

I think it might have been one of the shows that I got ticked off at because they got some facts wrong.. like the girl would die without the kidney... and I know that's wrong, because I've lived without a working kidney for 2 and a half years now...

I think it's great that shows will tackle the issue.. but they need to get their facts straight...

Same as I got po'd at Oprah and Cojo when they neglected to tell their legions of fans that transplantation is a treatment and not a cure...

[angieskidney]

Same as I got po'd at Oprah and Cojo when they neglected to tell their legions of fans that transplantation is a treatment and not a cure...

Ya that is why someone should get on the Oprah show and tell people that!! Say how long we've been living without kidneys!!

[Panda_9]

On both our popular soaps at least one charater has had a transplant (liver and kidney). They make it look like its a very simple procedure, and getting a match is incredibly easy. They dont show anything about follow up care, medication side effects, nothing. The character has the op, recovers in a few days, and is back to normal. I know its only a show, but I think they should be a little more realistic about it and not make people beleive it is no big deal.

[Zach]

On both our popular soaps at least one charater has had a transplant (liver and kidney). They make it look like its a very simple procedure, and getting a match is incredibly easy. They dont show anything about follow up care, medication side effects, nothing. The character has the op, recovers in a few days, and is back to normal. I know its only a show, but I think they should be a little more realistic about it and not make people beleive it is no big deal.

You can probably thank organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation for that.

[Black]

It's just my opinion, but I believe that the number of donated kidneys would go down if the general public is made aware that a transplant is not a "cure" for the recipient but simply a "treatment", which may be short or long term.    A contributing factor in that decision would probably be that they do not know how difficult it is for most people to function on 3 x weekly dialysis, and how much better most people are after transplant.  A little knowledge can do more harm than good, which is why as someone suggested, we need an in depth program like "20/20" to educate the public.

[angieskidney]

It's just my opinion, but I believe that the number of donated kidneys would go down if the general public is made aware that a transplant is not a "cure" for the recipient but simply a "treatment", which may be short or long term.    A contributing factor in that decision would probably be that they do not know how difficult it is for most people to function on 3 x weekly dialysis, and how much better most people are after transplant.  A little knowledge can do more harm than good, which is why as someone suggested, we need an in depth program like "20/20" to educate the public.

Oh yes, I figure that is why the newspapers are so one sided as they are. But I totally agree with the 20/20 thing. That would be great! Maybe one day Epoman will be on there