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Chapter-04 Sample Recipient Evaluation Form

BOOK TITLE: Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Author
1. Molmenti Ernesto P
2. Bhaskaran Madhu
3. Ali Nicole
4. Basu Amit
ISBN
9789351523390
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12547_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Long Island, New York, USA, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Long Island, New York, USA; Hofstra North Shore–LIJ School of Medicine, Long Island, New York, USA
2. North Shore-LIJ Health System; Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York, USA
3. North Shore-LIJ Health System, Hempstead, New York, USA
4. North Shore-LIJ Health System, Hempstead, New York, USA
Chapter keywords
recipient evaluation, intake information, kidney failure, location of encounter, cardiac history, allergies, family history, occupation, habits

Abstract

This chapter discusses about the sample recipient evaluation form which constitutes a possible way to address the intake information, and should be modified according to the specific needs of each program. Recipient evaluation form include information about the existence of the patient, physician information, cause of kidney failure, location of encounter, cardiac history, allergies if any, family history, occupation, family history of kidney disease, habits, and physical examination information. Based on the filled information in the form, the recipient should acknowledge that kidney transplantation should be considered as a treatment option for the concerned patient’s end-stage renal disease, and should agree to proceed with the protocol evaluation for kidney transplantation. Patient are made aware that he or she will need to take immunosuppression medications in order to preserve the kidney for as long as the organ is functioning in order to prevent rejection.

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