Organ Donation Flashcards
the different types
1
Q
What is directed donation?
A
Directed donation is when someone decides to donate to a family member or friend.
2
Q
What is paired/pooled donation?
A
A sharing scheme that enables kidneys to be ‘exchanged’ with other pairs in similar situations.
3
Q
What is non-directed alturistic donation?
A
When someone decides to donate to a complete stranger.
4
Q
What is directed aultristic donation?
A
When a person decides to donate to someone they have not me, but have heard or read about on the news or social media.
5
Q
What is the living donor wait time?
A
3-6 months
6
Q
What is the deceased donor wait time?
A
2-3 years