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Kidney Transplant Bundle

A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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acd-015 Kidney Transplant Companion
acd-028 Diabetes Management Companion
por012 After Surgery Now What
por004 ADLs Mobility & Home Safety
por006 Home Exercise Program Library
por003 Phase-Based Recovery Roadmap
dcm004 Treatment & Medication Guide
hmb005 Medication Tracking
mwp007 Grounding Through Movement
inj005 Emergency Preparedness Basics
kpd001 Post-Operative Recovery Journal
kpd005 Health Management & Behavior Journal
kpd010 Sleep Reset Workbook
kpd011 Chronic Pain Support Workbook
kpd019 Health Behavior Activation Planner

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