Difference between revisions of "Alcohol Intake"
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Do not accept if:- | Do not accept if:- | ||
| − | Self-declared alcoholic, unless now alcohol-free for at least two years. | + | Self-declared alcoholic, unless now alcohol-free for at least two years. (Discuss with medical officer) |
Evidence of alcohol related organ damage (liver/cardiac/neurological) | Evidence of alcohol related organ damage (liver/cardiac/neurological) | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 2 February 2018
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor / Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Those under the influence of alcohol may have reduced capacity for informed consent, may be unreliable donors and may suffer from other associated health problems.
Guidance
If >40 units/week ask donor if plans to cut down. Delete from register if no plans to cut down.
Do not accept if:-
Self-declared alcoholic, unless now alcohol-free for at least two years. (Discuss with medical officer) Evidence of alcohol related organ damage (liver/cardiac/neurological)
Liver function tests are NOT indicated at VT
Discuss with medical officer if required.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Alcoholic
Alcoholism
Version
Version 1, Edition 2
Date of Last Update
9 June 2016
