The Clinic - Pre Transplant

Nursing staff in the outpatient clinic, 3F will be involved in your care both prior to and after your transplant. They will participate in your education regarding your the transplant process, in particular, rejection, infection and relevant medication and also assist clinically during your outpatient clinic visits after your surgery.

Transplant Coordinator

The Coordinator will meet you when the decision has been made that you are to be listed for a transplant.  He/She will explain to you how you will be contacted when donor organs become available, will discuss transport to the hospital and will explain the need for regular blood tests while you are on the waiting list and will advise you how to do this.  The Coordinator must be advised of any changes in your condition, location or admission to  hospital.  A coordinator is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be contacted via the hospital switchboard.

Transplant Rehabilitation Coordinator

The Rehabilitation coordinator is responsible for organising your involvement in the 7 week rehabilitation program after transplantation.  In addition to this program, a support group is available for all partners or care givers of transplant patients.  The coordinator is also responsible for organsing education seminars for patients on the waiting list to update and reinforce previous education.