Organ Donation Flashcards

the different types

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What is directed donation?

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Directed donation is when someone decides to donate to a family member or friend.

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What is paired/pooled donation?

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A sharing scheme that enables kidneys to be ‘exchanged’ with other pairs in similar situations.

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What is non-directed alturistic donation?

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When someone decides to donate to a complete stranger.

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What is directed aultristic donation?

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When a person decides to donate to someone they have not me, but have heard or read about on the news or social media.

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5
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What is the living donor wait time?

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3-6 months

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What is the deceased donor wait time?

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2-3 years

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