Difference between revisions of "Bipolar Affective Disorder"

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==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==
Accept if not currently manic. Ask the following questions:
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Unacceptable if manic at time of CT/Work-up due to potential reduced capacity for informed consent.  
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Ask the following questions:
  
 
Can the donor work and travel?
 
Can the donor work and travel?
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Could the donor cope with pressures involved with donating, as donation may be a stressful procedure for some individuals?  
 
Could the donor cope with pressures involved with donating, as donation may be a stressful procedure for some individuals?  
  
If the answer to these questions are yes, than accept. Refer to medical officer if necessary.
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If the answer to these questions are yes, than accept.  
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Refer to medical officer if necessary.
  
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==

Revision as of 12:08, 12 June 2012

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Psychiatric disorder characterised by alternating phases of hyperactive behaviour (mania) and severe depression.

Guidance

Unacceptable if manic at time of CT/Work-up due to potential reduced capacity for informed consent.

Ask the following questions:

Can the donor work and travel? Could the donor cope with a hospital stay if required to donate? Could the donor cope with pressures involved with donating, as donation may be a stressful procedure for some individuals?

If the answer to these questions are yes, than accept.

Refer to medical officer if necessary.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Manic Depression Manic Depressive Disorder Bipolar Disorder

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012