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Learn the comprehensive process and criteria used to evaluate potential kidney donors through this 25-minute educational video from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Explore the medical, psychological, and ethical assessments required for living kidney donation, including pre-donation screening procedures, risk evaluation protocols, and patient safety considerations. Understand the multidisciplinary approach involving nephrologists, transplant surgeons, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in determining donor eligibility. Examine the various diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and laboratory work necessary to ensure donor health and compatibility. Discover the informed consent process, long-term follow-up requirements, and support systems available for potential donors throughout the evaluation journey.
