Let’s recap – The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals

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The transplant team at the Freeman are in charge of my care while I'm on the waiting list. I won't need any further contact with my GP or referring doctor.

While on the waiting list, I can go on holiday as long as the transplant team are still able to contact me. I can still be called in for a transplant as long as I'm somewhere in the UK.

On the transplant waiting list, organs are offered to patients who are the best size and tissue match, starting with the sickest patient first.