Kidney-Pancreas Program Social workers provide resource information and supportive counseling to patients and their families, as patients are evaluated for organ transplantation. Social workers prepare a comprehensive assessment report, called a psychosocial assessment, as part of the transplant evaluation. This report is sent to insurance companies when it is required. Patients and families can discuss their plans with a social worker to verify that adequate care is available for patients when they are ready to go home from the hospital. Social workers are available to work with patients and their family and friends to manage the practical details related to an organ transplant.
Social workers can help with the arrangement of medical and other care.
For example, the UK Transplant Center requires each patient to have a designated caregiver once the patient is discharged from the hospital after the transplant. The caregiver is a person who is able to work with the patient and the UK transplant team to assist with post-transplant care. The caregiver might be one or more family members or friends. Social workers can assist patients by referring them to the proper person and place for information and services, such as vocational rehabilitation, financial counseling, local lodging, and other services. Information Request Form Select the items that apply, and then let us know how to contact you.