Informed Consent for Kidney Paired Donation

Kidney Transplantation CommitteeFall 2014

Participants in KPD programs must be advised of the benefits and risks

Policy does not include informed consent section for KPD participants

The Problem

Inform participants of risks and benefits

Inform participants of logistical aspects

Ensure consent of non-directed donors and bridge donors is based on full understanding of benefits and consequences

Goal of the Proposal

Apply KPD informed consent policies to participants in all KPD programs

Advise participants of risks of shipping kidneys

Explain remedy for a failed exchange

Provide elements of informed consent specific to non-directed donors and bridge donors

How the Proposal will Achieve its Goal

Feedback from March 2012 public comment proposal for KPD policy

March 2012 KPD Consensus Conference recommendations for donor evaluation and care

Supporting Evidence

Incorporate these elements into your informed consent process

Comply with the elements of informed consent for non-directed donors and bridge donors as applicable

Understand and communicate specific aspects of the KPD program in which the member participates Matching requirements Remedies for failed exchanges Rules for meetings between matched donors and

recipients

What Members will Need to Do

Richard Formica, MD Committee Chair richard.formica@yale.edu

Regional representative name (RA will complete) Region X Representative email address

Gena Boyle, MPA Committee Liaison gena.boyle@unos.org

Questions?