1. BMI requirements using Height? Weight?
- a. If BMI > 45, unable to evaluate at this time and refer patient to a dietician for education.
- b. If BMI > 40, but < 45, okay to proceed with insurance verification and scheduling.
2. Age Limitation
- a. > or equal to 70, schedule patient to see nephrologist to determine candidacy
- b. < 70, okay for scheduling day 1 evaluation
3. Can the patient ambulate? Do they require any assistance walking?
- a. If patient is wheelchair bound, schedule patient for nephrologist to determine candidacy
4. Do you live in a Nursing home?
- a. If the patient resides in a nursing home, please schedule with nephrologist to determine candidacy.
***Please send a referral message to the transplant coordinators, indicating why the patient is being referred to a nephrologist prior to eval for follow-up.***