It should be pointed out that the researchers refer to pediatric transplant recipients as chronically ill, special needs, and affected by chronic health conditions, though transplantation is a medical operation, rather than a diagnosable condition.
it SHoUld BE pointeD out THaT the researcheRS ReFer To PeDiatrIC TRAnsplaNt reciPIeNtS as cHRONIcAlly Ill, SpeciAl neEDs, anD AFfEcted BY chroniC HealtH COndITioNS, THougH tRAnsplaNtation iS a meDIcal operaTIOn, rathEr tHan A DiAGnosAble conditiOn.