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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