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Useful resources

Information leaflets to download for patient education

The journey through intensive care and the gift of organ donation 
This document describes how a person suffering from a life-threatening injury in intensive care may possibly become a deceased organ donor
Download the document

Dental advice for transplant recipients
Booklet with comprehensive advice produced by the ITNS
http://www.itns.org/uploads/ITNS_Dental_Care_English.pdf

CMV advice to transplant recipients
www.itns.org

Skin care and cancer risk post transplantation
http://www.itns.org/uploads/ITNS_Skin_Cancer_English.pdf

Transplant 360
Website has a patient section with advice about looking health post transplant including downloads
www.transplant360.com

 

Useful websites for professionals and recipients

 

British Liver Trust
The national charity working to reduce the impact of liver disease in the UK through support, information and research. News resources for health professionals and for patients.
www.britishlivertrust.org.uk

British Association for the study of the Liver (BASL)
Providing information and meetings for scientists and clinicians on liver health and disease.
www.basl.org.uk

Hepatitis C Trust
The national UK charity for hepatitis C, providing information and support for people living with the condition.
www.hepctrust.org.uk

Hepatitis B Foundation
Provides advice and information for patients and or families affected by hepatitis B.
www.hepb.org

British Transplant Society
Multidisciplinary organisation for professionals working in transplantation.
www.bts.org.uk

Children's Liver Disease Foundation
Providing information for families affected by childhood liver disease and for professionals working in that field.
www.childliverdisease.org

Council of Europe – European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM)
The EDQM/Council of Europe publishes Newsletter Transplant, which gives international figures on organ, tissue and cell donation and transplantation.
www.edqm.eu

European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT)
The European society offering e-learning opportunities and hosting international study days.
www.esot.org

Euro transplant International Federation
The Euro transplant International Foundation, commonly known simply as Euro transplant, is an international non-profit organization responsible for encouraging...
www.eurotransplant.org

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Dedicated to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung diseases. Provides information about membership, awards and meetings.
www.ishlt.org

ITNS
The International Transplant Nurses Society - Your best source for Clinical Transplant Nursing Education and Organ Transplant Research.
www.itns.org

NATCO, The Organization for Transplant Professionals
Academy • Annual Meeting • Hospital Development • Introductory Course • Online Education • SimMan • Organ Preservation Symposium • Upcoming Events
www.natco1.org

Transplant 360
Website has a patient and professional section with advice about looking health post transplant including downloads.
www.transplant360.com

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
UNOS is the private, non-profit organization that manages the U.S. organ transplant system.
www.unos.org