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Organ Transplant

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Learning about organ transplant and donation:	Reference Why might I need an organ transplant? Reference What is living organ donation? Reference How can I plan to be an organ donor?
Getting ready:	Reference How do I get on the waiting list for an organ? Reference What tests will I need before my transplant? Reference How do I prepare for my transplant?
After a transplant:	Reference How long will I be in the hospital after surgery? Reference What is organ rejection?
Living with an organ transplant:	Reference What medicines will I need? Reference How can I stay healthy after a transplant?
End-of-life issues:	Reference What if I am not a good candidate for an organ transplant? Reference What care will I need at the end of life? Reference What is hospice care?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference May 18, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

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