Does anyone know anything about hospital waiting lists for transplants?

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  1. Mos

    MossMan Active Member

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    Are they on a first come first served basis, or is there a criteria for deciding who is next on the list?
     
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    I'd guess urgent priority towards the top, but its obviously also based on compatibility with the organs available.

    Could do with a new liver myself like...
     
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    As far as I am aware

    Compatability is what is looked at and then the list will be checked to see which patient on the waiting list needs the transplant soonest.


    I'm not sure but I think that children are still given priority over older patients.
    http://www.uktransplant.org.uk/ukt/about_transplants/organ_allocation/kidney_(renal)/renal_organ_sharing_principles/renal_organ_sharing_principles.jsp#b2
     
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    Thanks nt
     
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