Generally, these are the characteristics of excellent candidates for living organ donation:
- free from high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, or organ-specific diseases
- be well informed about risks, benefits, and potential outcomes
- (generally) body mass index less than 35
- have good support from family and friends
- no alcohol or substance abuse problems
- have psychiatric diagnoses well controlled over an extended period of time
Do you feel like you will be a good candidate for living donation based on these general guidelines?