The Promotion and Organisation of Organ and Tissue Donation in the South Thames Region, United Kingdom

In 1999, transplant coordinators were an unknown entity in India. But MOHAN Foundation recognized the need for this cadre of healthcare professionals. Jenny Warner, Regional Transplant Coordinator, was one of five transplant coordinators working in the largest region in the UK - South Thames. In this article she talks about her role in multi-organ and tissue donation.

“... Our main role is the organisation of multi - Organ donation. Referral to us is after the first set of brain stem death tests have been carried out, and consent is obtained (it is moot point if the coordinator should be involved in obtaining consent). We are also responsible for arranging corneal, tracheal, heart valve and skin retrievals in the region. This involves collating details, assessing suitability and referring to the donating centres' nearest tissues bank...”