Table 2.

A Summary of Patient-Identified Solutions to Increase the Rate of LDKT Devised During Break-Out Discussions.

Education for patients and families and public awareness	Modules in elementary and high school as a way to engage youth. Creation of a “Kidney Ombudsperson” to act as a central point of contact for all LDKT-related questions, information, and issues. Create 1-800 or a 53 number that would send callers to a centralized database of information. Corporate champion to sponsor something similar to the “Bell Let’s Talk” mental health awareness campaign. Ministry of Transportation and Service Canada locations could include a question about living organ donation when they ask about deceased donation. Peer Mentoring program where past donors and recipients can provide support and guidance to those seeking more information. An educational toolkit of information on what to expect, FAQs, and resources to navigate “the Big Ask”.
Financial	Provide tax receipts for potential donors and accepted donors. Anyone who is making multiple hospital visits should be provided with a monthly parking pass or equivalent. Streamline reimbursement processes. Ultimately remove all financial cost to donors.
Systematic barriers	Use paramedical expertise through insurance companies to efficiently do many components of the donor candidate evaluation. A “Kidney Ombudsperson” would be a central point for assistance in the navigating system. Centralized center for all donors and recipients (not through the hospital). Ask those who are not a match for their loved one if they would still consider donating in a kidney paired donation program. The definition and acceptability of public solicitation in centers needs to be standardized. A national registry for deceased and living donors (https://openparliament.ca/bills/42-1/C-223/).

Note. LDKT = living donor kidney transplantation.