Make a Difference Now: Sign Up! When you register as an organ donor you're saying "yes" to saving lives. The process is quick and easy to do. Gift of Life Family House. The gift of organ and tissue donation can change someone's life and rewrite their story. Here, donor families, transplant recipients and others share inspiring stories about how donation and transplant transforms lives. How Does Organ Donation Work? Submit Your Story.
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Going on the transplant waiting list Find out how to join the kidney transplant waiting list. What is the transplant waiting list? How does the waiting list work? To be accepted on the transplant waiting list for a kidney You need to be expected to be alive in five years time Your transplant team need to agree that you are suitable for an organ transplant from a deceased donor You transplant team will give you more information on this.
Before you join the transplant waiting list. You will have tests to check your health and organ function The benefits and risks of a kidney transplant will be clearly explained to you You may be asked to sign a consent form to say that you agree to have a deceased donor transplant.
This is to help reduce the risk of infection after a transplant View selection and allocation procedures for kidneys. You become unwell Some illnesses can affect how well the transplant works. You are admitted to hospital If you are admitted to hospital for any reason it is important to tell your care team. Your contact details change Make sure your medical teams have your most up-to-date contact details so they can reach you if an offer comes in.
Always keep your phone switched on If your transplant team cannot contact you within 45 minutes of receiving an organ offer, they may need to turn down the offer. You need dialysis outside the UK If you ever need dialysis outside the UK, it is important to tell your kidney team.
You'll have annual checks At least once a year you will be reviewed by your transplant team to check you are still fit enough to stay on the list. How to get to the transplant centre Your transplant team will tell you how to get to the transplant centre if you have been offered a kidney. Where to turn to for support We understand that waiting for a transplant is very stressful for you and your loved ones.
Research studies Your transplant team may ask you to be involved in one or more research studies, either before the transplant or after it.
More information. Accepting or declining an offer Sometimes when you get an offer it may not suitable for you. Sadia's story Sadia was on the transplant waiting list for a year before receiving a life-changing kidney transplant. Related content Living donor kidney transplant Deceased donor kidney transplant Risks from the donated kidney How long is the wait for a kidney? Accepting or declining an offer for a kidney About your donor Looking after yourself before a transplant Patient and donor stories.
For example, donor matching is now done to more closely match the age of the donor and recipient. This means a kidney coming from a year old donor will more likely go to someone in that age range. This is called longevity matching. Another big change that was made has to do with patients who joined the waitlist after being on dialysis.
You now build wait-time from the time that you started dialysis- or from when it is documented that your GFR dropped to below Finally, extra priority is now also given to patients who are extraordinarily hard to match because of having high levels of antibodies from prior transplants, blood transfusions or pregnancies. How do I know my status on the transplant waitlist?
UNOS will not confirm your placement or your status on the waitlist, but your transplant center must inform you when you are placed on the waitlist, and you should be able to confirm with them that you are active on the list.
Your transplant team will call you and will need you to respond quickly if there is an organ available for you.
Each transplant center has different procedures. You should discuss this with your team so you have a plan in place for when a kidney is available to you. What would prevent or disqualify me from receiving a transplant? Does my age matter? Each transplant center sets its own guidelines for transplants. Some transplant centers may have restrictions or rules around age. Doing research will help you find the transplant center that fits your needs.
There may be some medical conditions that affect the risk of transplant for you. An example of an issue that can affect your transplant candidacy is a current or recent cancer diagnosis. The network serves as the model for transplant systems around the world, bringing together hundreds of transplant and and organ procurement professionals and thousands of volunteers to make life-saving transplants possible each day. With all of its collective efforts focused on patients, the goals of the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network are to increase the number of and access to transplants, improve survival rates after transplantation, and to promote patient safety and efficient management of the system.
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients is a trusted resource for epidemiological data and statistical analyses regarding the status of solid organ transplantation and the transplantation system in the U. How Does Organ Donation Work? Submit Your Story. Who Can Donate? Healthcare Partners. Hospital Services Overview. Patients Resources for Transplant Patients.
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