Nearly half of kidney transplant patients never even get started

A new national study, reported by ScienceDaily, reveals a stark disparity in kidney transplant access. Nearly half of Americans with kidney failure who are referred for transplant never actually begin the evaluation process, and just nineteen percent make it onto the transplant waitlist. Access depends heavily on where you live, whether you're married, your income level, your language, your age, and even which transplant center you use. The bottom line: geography and personal circumstances can be as decisive as medical need in determining who receives this life-saving procedure.

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