Prepare for real life
Plan practical needs
Transplant planning includes more than medical appointments. Use this page to identify practical questions to discuss with your transplant team and the people supporting you.
Organize your questions
Keep track of what you understand, what is unclear, and the questions you want to bring to your next visit.
Use the question organizer →SupportFind useful resources
Browse resources for candidates, recipients, living donors, caregivers, families, and financial concerns.
Explore resources →Support personPrepare with caregivers
Review practical guidance for preparation, appointments, medication organization, recovery, and caregiver support.
Caregiver & family guidance →Planning checklist
Topics to think through
Use these prompts to identify what needs attention before surgery or during recovery. Your transplant program may have additional requirements.
TransportationAppointments, surgery, discharge, and follow-up
Ask who can drive, how you will get to required visits, and what backup plan you have if transportation changes.
Work and time awayLeave, recovery time, and responsibilities
Ask your transplant or donor team what recovery may involve and discuss leave, scheduling, and return-to-work requirements with the appropriate workplace contacts.
Home supportHelp after surgery and during early recovery
Clarify who can help, what your transplant program expects from a support person, and how everyday responsibilities will be handled.
Insurance and costsCoverage, medicines, travel, and other expenses
Ask your transplant financial coordinator or social worker about anticipated costs, coverage questions, medication access, and available assistance resources.