I am currently seeking participants in New England for the OPTIONS study, which is focusing on the treatment decisions that older patients and their spouses make during hemodialysis. I've found that renal social workers often are in the best position to understand and explain this study to potential participants. My colleague Lucy Feild, PhD, RN,and I would be more than happy to speak or meet with you. For more information please call us (toll-free) at 1-866-772-3387, or email me at rosenbjd@bc.edu. The OPTIONS study is based at Boston College and is sponsored by the National Institute for Nursing Research.