Living Kidney Donation

Psychosocial Assessment

Tests for all potential donors

All potential donors will meet with the social worker. This is to confirm that you:

have a full understanding of the living donation process
have all the information you need to make an informed decision
know all the possible risks
have all the support and resources needed to finish the evaluation process and recover from surgery

The social worker can support the donor, recipient, and family through the changes that can happen with a living donation. For example, there can be a change in roles because the recipient is feeling better than before the transplant.

All anonymous (non-directed) donors will be asked to meet with a psychologist and/or psychiatrist for further evaluation. This is to make sure the potential donor’s decision to be a living donor is right for them.

The social worker or the doctor may also recommend a directed donor see a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Current as of: July 25, 2019

Author: Kidney Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services

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