Transplant Living: Organ Donation and Transplantation Information for Patients


Facts History Organs Qualifications Legal Aspects UNOS' Involvement Program Standards Types Related Non-Related Non-Directed Paired Donation Living Donor/Deceased Exchange Blood Type Incompatible Positive Crossmatch Being a Living Donor First Steps Making the Decision Informed Consent What Makes a Good Donor Tests Involved Risks Recovery Pregnancy After Living Donation Insurance After Living Donation The Procedure Kidney Liver Lung Financial Aspects Costs Disability Coverage Legislation Q & A		Living Donation Facts In addition to deceased donor transplants, patients may also receive organs from living donors. Living donation offers an alternative for individuals awaiting transplantation from a deceased donor and increases the existing organ supply. To learn more, choose an option below: History Organs Qualifications Legal Aspects UNOS' Involvement Program Standards For more information about living donation, talk to your transplant team to see if it is an option for you, and read the following brochures: Living Donation \| Information You Need to Know Donacion en vida \| Informacion que usted necesita saber		Listen to others in similar situations. Get a feeling of security and belonging. Learn about transplant-related issues. Get help in dealing with emotions and stress. Share helpful information with other patients. Learn more about support groups and other organizations.

Living Donation Facts