how do you get on a liver transplant list?

Answer 1

Your doctor does not place you on a transplant list; it is much more involved than that. You have to go to a transplant center ( a hospital that does transplants) and go through a transplant evaluation. That involves several steps. You have to have a medical exam (obviously!) and they will determine a MELD score. The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) and Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease (PELD) are numerical scales that are currently used for liver allocation. The MELD and PELD scores are based on a patient's risk of dying while waiting for a liver transplant, and are based on objective and verifiable medical data. They are based on bilirubin levels, creatinine levels, and INR time (Pro-thrombin time - blot clotting ability). You also have to go through a psychological eval, a financial eval, you have to have family or friends commit to caring for you post transplant, etc.
If you don't meet the criteria for one transplant center, you may apply at another. You should get in touch with a liver disease support group. The people there have been through the process and can help you with their experiences. Good luck.

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure your doctor is the one who would set this up and guide you through it. But something to keep in mind is trying to get on a state's list near you that doesn't have a motorcycle helmet law. A friend of mine's uncle needs some organ and he lives in Michigan, but he is also on Ohio's transplant list because I guess the list moves quicker since we don't require people to wear helmets on motorcycles, which leads to more organs to be harvested in accidents where they don't survive, is what I heard. Good luck

Answer 3

your doctor has to place you on the transplant list. its the same with any organ transplant lists and you can be listed either near the top or low depending on your needs

Answer 4

You have to be sick enough to need a transplant, but healthy enough to survive the procedure with optimal chances of making a good recovery - it's a delicate balance, your doctor has to make the call

Answer 5

reckoning on your mom's medical condition and state of well being, it could make certain the place on the transplant checklist she would be able to be put in. the main serious/severe circumstances are placed on precise of the checklist. many people die without the transplants they like (as that's in step with priority sequence and on the provision of organs).

Answer 6

It depends
First of, you need to have had a doctor told you that you need one. Then your doctor places you on the national registry.

Best of Luck

Answer 7

go to publix or crogers, im sure they sell liver. worst ase scenario...u could buy some liverwurst...

Answer 8

By talking with your doctor.