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“I can't afford a transplant”: The financial burden of transplantation for regional and rural patients

Concurrent

Concurrent

10:25 am

15 June 2024

P9

Session 9b: Concurrent 3.5

Talk Description

443Q - Research Paper

Abstract
Aim:
To understand the out-of-pocket expenses at the time of renal transplantation 

Methods:
Patients who received a renal transplant from May 2023-Dec 2023 were invited to participate in a simple questionnaire on return to their regional caring hospital. Questions regarding demographics and costs incurred while at the transplant hospital were asked. 

Results:
12 patients completed the questionnaire. Half of the patients were on no income or Centrelink payments at the time of transplant. The average out-of-pocket expense was $3390 (Range $740-$8810). Food and accommodation were the leading cause of expenditure.

Conclusion:
Patients incur significant costs during the peri-transplant time which may prevent those on low incomes proceeding to transplant.  

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