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Involvement of Patients in Organ Transplant Selection Committees: A Qualitative Analysis

  • By

  • Natalie Graham

  • Arden Meyer

  • Zachary Jager

  • Maeve Stover

  • Leigh-Anne Dale

  • Juan Ramos

  • Kristen Kennefick

  • Nikita Bhatnagar

  • Sophie Dorf-Kamienny

  • Keren Ladin

  • Aditya S. Pawar

  • September 22, 2026

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    Transplant selection committee meetings determine eligibility for organ transplantation but generally exclude patient participation.

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    Patient inaccessibility to deliberations contrasts with movements toward transparency and patient-centered care in healthcare.

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    This qualitative study explores patient and clinician views on the potential benefits and risks of patient involvement in selection meetings.

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    Participants included patients at various stages of the transplant process and clinicians involved in transplant care.

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    The study aims to develop strategies for optimizing patient engagement during transplant listing meetings.

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Patient Participation in Organ Transplant Selection Meetings: A Qualitative Study

  • by Natalie Graham, Arden Meyer, Zachary Jager, Maeve Stover, Leigh-Anne Dale, Juan Ramos, Kristen Kennefick, Nikita Bhatnagar, Sophie Dorf-Kamienny, Keren Ladin, Aditya S. Pawar

  • September 22, 2026

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