STEP - Support Through Education Program
In conclusion
We hope that this booklet provides useful information whilst you are on the waiting list for a liver transplant. It provides an overview of some of the topics covered by the Liver Transplant STEP (Support Through Education Program) including those which patients and families most commonly ask about.
We wish you well with the transplant journey. It can be a mixed time, giving rise to many thoughts, feelings, hopes and reflections. Whichever direction things take for you and your family, we hope that the support you receive can be of great help.
Key search words—Google or similar
- DonateLife
- Office of the Adult Guardian Queensland
- Public Trustee Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
- Advance Care Planning Australia
- Private Meal Deliveries Brisbane
- Relaxation Centre
- Meals on Wheels
- Transplant Australia
- Head to Health
- Ask Izzy
- Relationships Australia
- Patient Travel Scheme Queensland (or other state)
- Metro South Accommodation Guide
- Money Smart
- Centrelink
For further information
Contact Liver Transplant Recipient Coordinators office
Phone: (07) 3176 7481 (during business hours)
Email: livertxcoord_qlts@health.qld.gov.au
Once again, do not hesitate to talk to the staff about any concerns you or your family may have. We are here to help you in your journey through assessment and transplant.
In this guide:
- Step 1: Waiting for the transplant
- Step 2: Carers
- Step 3: The gift of a donor liver
- Step 4: Admission for the transplant
- Step 5: The transplant operation
- Step 6: The intensive care experience
- Step 7: The transplant unit
- Step 8: Exercise is for life
- Step 9: Nutrition
- Step 10: Medications for life
- Step 11: Leaving hospital, attending clinics and other details
- Step 12: Life after transplantation
- In conclusion
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