What is non-directed altruistic donation?
The term ‘non-directed altruistic donation’ is a form of donation whereby a healthy living person donates an organ or part organ, usually a kidney, to an unknown person. The donor does not have a relationship with the recipient and anonymity must be preserved before the transplant takes place. It is commonly known as ‘altruistic’ or ‘stranger’ donation. If a person is interested in becoming an altruistic donor, they will need to contact the living donor coordinator (specialist nurse) at their nearest transplant centre. Further information on altruistic donation can be found on the altruistic page of the NHSBT website. All cases of non-directed altruistic donation are referred to a HTA panel of Authority Members for decision.
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