A living human being from whom cells, tissues or organs have been removed for the purpose of transplantation.

A Living Donor has one of the following three possible relationships with the recipient :
A/ Related:
A1/ Genetically Related:
1st Degree Genetic Relative: Parent, Sibling, Offspring
2nd Degree genetic relative, e.g. grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, Other than 1st or 2nd degree genetically related, for example cousin
A2/ Emotionally Related: Spouse (if not genetically related); in-laws; Adopted; Friend

B/ Unrelated = Non Related: Not Genetically or Emotionally Related

An approach to living donor kidney transplantation where patients with incompatible donors swap kidneys to receive a compatible kidney. KPD is used in situations where a potential donor is incompatible.

Legally valid permission for removal of human cells, tissues and organs for transplantation

Regards the treatment of information an individual has disclosed in a relationship of trust. This relationship implies the expectation that the disclosed information will not be divulged without prior permission. Recognised exceptions in the medical context may be justified by a country’s laws.

A minimisation of living donor complications or adverse reactions related to donation

The procedure of determining the suitability of a potential donor, living or deceased, to donate.

Donating human cells, tissues or organs intended for human applications.

Subsequent examinations of a patient, living donor or recipient, for the purpose of monitoring the results of the donation or transplantation, care maintenance and initiating post-donation or post-transplantation interventions.

A person’s voluntary agreement, based upon adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant information, to participate in research or to undergo a diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive procedure.

Refer to Transplantation definition

The human being into whom allogeneic human cells, tissues or organs were transplanted.

The transfer (engraftment) of human cells, tissues or organs from a donor to a recipient with the aim of restoring function(s) in the body.