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Rev Fac Med UNAM 2012; 55 (5)

Importance and profile of the Transplant Coordinator in Mexico

Díaz-Tostado S

Language: Spanish
References: 22
Page: 11-15
PDF size: 129.30 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The figure and function of the transplant coordinator is still unknown in our medical society. Every hospital should have a coordinator so this potential organ donors can be identified and have a good use of these organs an tissues. A number of studies around the world have been made and they all agree in the need of a coordinator to increase their transplant numbers. The coordinator must know the criteria and be a part of every step in the donation process, so it will end in a transplant. The coordinator must be a responsible, compromised, with leadership and aware that there are no established work-hours, but having the reward of giving back a life quality to sick people.


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