Alcohol Intake
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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. 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