Temporary relocation guide

Referral for liver transplantation

The success of liver transplantation as a therapy for a range of liver diseases has been well shown over time. This success has led to the steady increase in referrals.

QLTS provides people from Queensland and northern New South Wales who meet the established medical and psychosocial criteria for liver transplantation, with the opportunity for transplant.

Not all patients referred for liver transplant assessment are accepted onto the waiting list.

There are many liver diseases and abnormalities which can potentially be addressed by liver transplantation. The advent of multi- organ transplantation, for example: combinations of heart, lung, liver, kidney and bowel has widened the possible pool of transplant recipients.

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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