title: Organ allocation in the United Kingdom.
abstract: Organ allocation procedures in the United Kingdom are monitored on a regular basis. Changes are frequently made to improve equity of access and outcomes, based on the performance of a current scheme and simulations of alternatives. This article summarizes current arrangements for the allocation of kidneys, livers and cardiothoracic organs, and illustrates the monitoring process. A new national pancreas allocation scheme is outlined and forthcoming developments in the allocation of livers and DCD donor kidneys are summarized.
authors.affiliation: NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Collett
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neuberger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D046148:Donor Selection / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016377:Organ Transplantation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D018579:Patient Selection; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014850:Waiting Lists; D055815:Young Adult