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Entering the Transplant Program
Pancreas, liver and kidney patients, save time by printing, completing and bringing this patient questionnaire to your first appointment.
Most transplant candidates are referred to the program by their primary doctor, specialist, social worker or nurse. Patients may also enter by calling the program directly.
The process begins with a call to the Transplant Program Office, which can be reached at (410) 328-5408.
The receptionist makes an appointment and mails a written confirmation and registration form to each patient.
Patients are asked to fill out the registration form beforehand and bring it to the evaluation.
Patients should have their medical records transferred to the Transplant Office from their referring physician before the evaluation appointment. If this is not possible, patients should bring their medical records to the evaluation appointment.
Support person and potential living organ donors are encouraged to attend the initial evaluation.
The goal of the evaluation is to talk to candidates about all aspects of transplant and to decide if transplant surgery is appropriate.
This session includes a medical history, physical exam and an education session.
The evaluation lasts about three hours and takes place at the Transplant Program Office, 29 S. Greene Street, Room 200 (directly across from the main Hospital).
During the evaluation, potential recipients are seen by a transplant surgeon and medical specialists. They will do a physical examination and answer questions.
Prospective patients also see a short video about the transplant process. They are given written materials to help them understand the transplant process.
An interview is conducted by a specially trained transplant nurse. During this interview the following topics are discussed:
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