Table 4.

Psycho-social evaluation of donors.

Evaluation for psychiatric illnesses, past and present

Assessment of psychological strengths and weaknesses

Enquiry about understanding of the transplant procedure and it's implications

Assessment of capacity for informed consent

Relationship with the recipient and closeness

Evidence of coercion or financial motivation for being a donor

Availability of social supports for peri-operative period, especially if the donor is the identified caregiver for longer term