Temporary relocation guide

This information guide is useful for:

  1. Patients who have been referred to the Queensland Liver Transplant Service (QLTS) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Brisbane for transplant assessment but who are not on the transplant waiting list, and their families.
  2. Patients who have completed liver transplant assessment and who are on—or have received advice that they are soon to be placed on—the QLTS transplant waiting list; and their families.
  3. Hospital and Health Services (HHS) throughout Queensland that manage the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS).

    Temporary relocation guide

    In this guide:

    1. Key points
    2. Referral for liver transplantation
    3. Processes and help with costs
    4. Step 1: Referral
    5. Step 2: Assessment
    6. Step 3: Case presentation
    7. Step 4: Treatment pathways
    8. Relocation and financial assistance
    9. Brisbane accommodation information
    10. Staying in Brisbane after discharge to home region
    11. Long term care
    12. Waiting times
    13. Impact of relocation on patients and families

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