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What health factors are considered for a kidney donation?
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Everything: In order to donate a kidney you have to be the healthiest person in the hospital that day. A strong family history of kidney problems are a negative as are medical problems you have that could affect your kidneys.
Answered 1/27/2015
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Medical + Social: Your entire medical and social health is considered since this is all impacted by donation of a kidney. We want to be certain that you are predicted to be healthy enough (from all perspectives) to understand the implications of donation and to do well with them. We will also thoroughly educate you about the process so that you can make a fully informed decision.
Answered 1/27/2015
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