Liver transplantation and COVID-19 (9 April 2020)

Summary

You may have heard that fewer liver transplants are taking place than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a very worrying time for those who are waiting for a liver transplant. The safety of organ donation and transplantation is a priority for NHS Blood and Transplantation (NHSBT), which is working to continue organ donation where possible, so transplants can go ahead if appropriate.

Professor Douglas Thorburn, PSC Support Expert Panel and Chair of the Liver Advisory Group for NHS Blood and Transplant, shares his insight and concerns with the charity PSC Support.