Abstract

DIAZ-TOSTADO, Sergio. Importance and profile of the Transplant Coordinator in Mexico. Rev. Fac. Med. (Méx.) [online]. 2012, vol.55, n.5, pp.11-15. ISSN 2448-4865.

The figure and function of the transplant coordinator is still unknown in our medical society. Every hospital should have a coordinator so this potential organ donors can be identified and have a good use of these organs an tissues. A number of studies around the world have been made and they all agree in the need of a coordinator to increase their transplant numbers. The coordinator must know the criteria and be a part of every step in the donation process, so it will end in a transplant. The coordinator must be a responsible, compromised, with leadership and aware that there are no established work-hours, but having the reward of giving back a life quality to sick people.

Keywords : transplant; coordinator; Mexico; donation; profile; health; end-stage disease; in-house.

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