Your Liver Transplant GuideAt University of Washington Medical Center
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Transplant Services | Box 3561741959 N.E. Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195 | 206.598.8882
Third Edition, August 2015
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UW MEDICINE | PATIENT EDUCATION
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Your Liver Transplant Guide | Transplant Services Box 356174 | N.E. Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195 | 206.598.8882
Welcome to Transplant Services at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Our medical center is one of the leading multi-organ transplant centers in the United States.
We are pleased you have chosen UWMC as your transplant center. Our Transplant Team is looking forward to working with you and your family.
UWMC believes in providing patient and family centered care. Please let us know how we can help you and your family.
About This Guide Your Liver Transplant Guide is a reference tool for you to use before, during, and after your transplant surgery. Please see the list of section titles on page 2.
Welcome To “Your Liver Transplant Guide”
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University of Washington Medical Center is one of the leading multi-organ transplant centers in the United States.
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Questions? Your questions are important. Call your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns.
Transplant Services: 206.598.8882
Guide Sections The sections in this guide are:
1. Becoming a Candidate
2. Your Liver Transplant Team
3. Your Health Assessment, Labs, and Tests
4. Financial Planning
5. Social Work Services
6. Nutrition
7. Liver Transplant Surgery
8. Medicines
9. Care After You Leave the Hospital
10. Resources
These sections are in the order that you will most likely need them as you take your transplant journey.
