My Kidney Transplant & Paired Donation Coach is an interactive series of animations designed to help you learn about kidney transplant and paired kidney donation. These videos will educate you on treatment options that are available so you can make informed decisions that are right for you.
Our animated coach Tracy will tell you about kidney disease and the different treatment options, including the risks and benefits of kidney transplant and donation, the transplant/donation evaluation and surgery processes, and related costs. She will also explain why people choose to get a transplant or donate a kidney, and some common myths related to the process.
Chapter 1:
Introduction to kidney disease and treatment options
Chapter 2:
Living donor kidney transplants
Chapter 3:
Deceased donor transplants
Chapter 4:
Kidney paired donation (KPD) transplants
Chapter 5:
Early donation voucher programs and myths about transplants
Chapter 6:
Transplant surgery process
Chapter 7:
Costs related to transplant and donation
Chapter 8:
Transplant evaluation process for donors and recipients
Chapter 9:
Getting test results
Chapter 10:
Review and next steps
These animations were supported by funds from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).