What is EPTS? A new animation for patients explains the estimated post-transplant survival score
New animated video for patients and their caregivers explains the estimated post-transplant survival score.
Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
Resources are meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
Community update: Policy development based on continuous distribution
Board of Directors President Matthew Cooper, M.D., provided the following update to UNOS members on August 6, 2021.
Infectious disease testing resource documents for deceased and living donors now available
These resources can help improve the understanding of and compliance with OPTN living and deceased donor infectious disease testing requirements
Policies implemented to align with PHS guideline: Living Donor Specimen Storage, Informed Consent
Resources and information about elements of the policy change implemented on June 1, 2021. New elements address living donor transplants.
New expedited liver placement policy prevents discards
UNOS launches new policy establishing a clear process for the expedited placement of deceased donor whole livers due to late turndowns.