transplantready
Transplantready is a term used in transplantation medicine to describe a patient who meets the practical and clinical requirements to proceed with organ transplantation. It denotes a status where a person is considered appropriate for listing on an organ waitlist and capable of adhering to the demanding treatment and follow-up that transplantation entails.
Assessment for transplant readiness is conducted by a multidisciplinary team and typically includes medical evaluation (organ
The readiness determination is dynamic and organ-specific. Kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and intestine programs may
Outcomes associated with transplantation include improved survival and quality of life for many recipients, albeit with
See also: organ transplant, waitlisting, donor eligibility, immunosuppression, post-transplant care.