Implementing strabismus-specific psychosocial questionnaires in everyday clinical practice: mental health and quality of life in the context of strabismus surgery.

Background: Strabismus can have a great negative impact on the quality of life and the well-being of affected patients. In the past, these aspects were often neglected and, compared with somatic functioning, placed in the background. The aim of our study is to elicit factors influencing satisfaction with strabismus surgery, quality of life and expectations of surgery in order to better predict who will benefit the most and who may need further support.

Altruistic nondirected kidney donation: attitudes, characteristics and ethical implications.

Purpose Of Review: Altruistic nondirected kidney donation involves a person donating one of their kidneys to an unknown recipient. The donor's mental health and motives are frequently questioned. We want to highlight this topic and also encourage discussions about ethical implications.