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Three evenings a week she attends hospital for haemodialysis. This involves treatment on a kidney dialysis machine for four hours each time
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Joyce is referred to the Transplant Unit for assessment. She is found to be a suitable candidate and her name is added to the Transplant List
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Joyce’s sister Elizabeth would like to donate one of her kidneys. Their blood groups are compatible, so Elizabeth can be considered as a donor . She has an in-depth discussion with the Transplant Team before deciding to go ahead with the assessment.