The Assessment
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In 1999, Joyce a school teacher and mother of two children, discovers she has kidney failure |
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Three evenings a week she attends hospital for haemodialysis. this involves treatment on a kidney dialysis machine for four hours each time |
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Joyce is referred to the Transplant Unit for assessment. She is found to be a suitable candidate and her name is added to the Transplant List |
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Joyce's sister Elizabeth would like to donate one of her kidneys. Their blood groups are compatible, so Elizabeth can be considered as a donor . She has an in-depth discussion with the Transplant Team before deciding to go ahead with the assessment. |
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The process can take 3-6 months to complete. Elizabeth is referred to an Independent Physician for further discussion. The assessment includes blood pressure monitoring, ECG, blood and urine tests, scans, X-Rays and renal angiogram. |
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The investigations prove that Elizabeth is very healthyand has two well-functioning kidneys. A date is set for the operation. The sisters can now plan for their admission to hospital. |
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