Questions I Need to Ask My Doctor




TREATMENT RELATED

• What is the difference between the transplant regions?
• What should I look for when choosing a transplant center?
• Can I get listed at more than one transplant center?
• Can I stay with my local nephrologist?
• What medical testing do I need to undergo to see if I am a transplant candidate?
• Who pays for the living donor medical expenses?
• What emotional support do I need?



DONOR QUESTIONS

• What is the difference between the transplant regions?
• How do I go about finding a living donor?
• What if I have a potential donor who does not match my blood type?
• Should I consider a high KDPI kidney?
• Should I consider an increased infectious risk kidney?
• How can I communicate transplant information to my friends and family?