Type of living donor/relationship to intended recipient (related, nonrelated, altruistic)
Knowledge/understanding of living donation process
Understanding of intended recipient’s medical condition as it relates to need for transplant and treatment options available
Signs of coercion or undue influence
Right to change mind at any time up until anesthesia/anticipated implications if living donation does not proceed as planned
Willingness and competence to donate
Possible financial or monetary gain, tangible or intangible
Understanding of medical, psychosocial, and financial risks
Support system including family and friends reaction/feelings
Occupational status and employer’s reaction/feelings
Any anticipated impact on lifestyle
Understanding/importance of long-term follow-up
References
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Rudow DL. The living donor advocate: a team approach to educate, evaluate, and manage donors across the continuum. Prog Transplant. 2009;19(1):64–70.PubMed
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Rudow DL. Role of the independent donor advocacy team in ethical decision making. Prog Transplant. 2005;15(3):298–302.PubMed
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