Liver Transplant Evaluation and Assessment Guide

Case discussion and assessment presentation

Once all the investigations have been completed and reviewed, doctors will discuss your treatment options. If suitable your case will be presented to the liver transplant assessment committee.

Determination of suitability for liver transplantation is complex and done on an individual basis, looking at all aspects of your health and psychosocial situation.

The committee includes physicians, surgeons and other health workers involved in this specialty. The meeting is held at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. The liver transplant recipient coordinator will provide you with the details a week or so before the date of presenting your case.

In this guide:

1. Information and contact details for the liver transplant hepatology team
2. The liver - its function and anatomy
3. Signs of liver disease
4. Pre-transplant assessment and evaluation
5. The assessment team
6. Allied Health Services
7. Palliative care
8. Pharmacy—medications before your transplant
9. Case discussion and assessment presentation
10. Will I make the list?
11. The liver transplant waiting list
12. Model for End stage Liver Disease (MELD)
13. Support Through Education Program (STEP)
14. The Donor
15. What happens when you are notified that a donor liver is available?
16. The liver transplant operation
17. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patient information
18. The recovery period
19. Pharmacy—medications after your transplant
20. Rejection
21. Donor family correspondence and information
22. Glossary

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