Is living organ donation safe, and what assessment is needed?
Selected people may donate a kidney or part of the liver, but living donation is not risk-free or suitable for everyone. It requires medical and psychosocial assessment, independent support, voluntary consent and discussion of surgical and long-term consequences.
Details
Suitability is individual
Assessment reviews organ function, chronic conditions, infections, medicines and future health risks. Kidney donation and partial liver donation differ in operative risks and recovery. Another donor’s good outcome cannot establish your own suitability.
Consent must be voluntary
Discuss family or financial pressure confidentially with the donor team. Understand alternatives, the centre’s withdrawal process, time off work, recovery and costs. Donation cannot guarantee a successful recipient outcome.
Follow-up belongs in the decision
Ask about ongoing health checks, complication warning signs and future pregnancy where relevant. Confirm legal and regulatory requirements with an authorised transplant centre in Jordan. International information does not establish local eligibility or replace individual assessment.
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