Here's some follow-up on the little girl initially denied a kidney transplant becaus eof mental retardation. The case generated tremendous controversy. The hospital (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - or CHOP) changed it's mind. The child successfully received a kidney from her mother and is doing well.
Here is the report from ABC.com.
Here is the report from ABC.com.
"The New Jersey girl who was initially denied a transplant because of her mental disabilities has received a kidney and is at home with her two older brothers on the way to recovery.
Amelia Rivera, now 5, received a kidney from her mother, Chrissy Rivera, on July 3 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Her case inspired the state to pass legislation that prohibits discrimination against transplant patients.
"Things are going really well for Amelia and we were very pleased with the care we received from CHOP," Rivera told ABCNews.com.
Rivera and her husband Joe said the care at CHOP was excellent and they have no hard feelings toward the hospital. But they said they hope others don't have to go through their ordeal.
"This wasn't a one-time deal that happened just to us, this happens across the world, across the United States," Chrissy Rivera told ABC's affiliate WPVI. "We hope that we can move forward as a society and include everybody."
CHOP confirmed to ABCNews.com today that the surgery was successful."
Jan 19, 2012
We're not against CHOP, but maybe something needs to be changed. One guy tarnished their reputation.” CHOP's decision to deny Amelia a kidney transplant has been supported by several voices in the media. Lisa Belkin in ...
Feb 02, 2012
Remember the story discussed here of the little girl Amelia Rivera who was denied a kidney transplant by University of Pennsylvania's children's hospital (CHOP) because she was mentally retarded. Well, following a media ...
