Hospital Memorandum on Heart Transplant

Hospital Memorandum on Heart Transplant To: From: Date: Subject: Hospital Memorandum on Heart Transplant All the three patients are in dire need of a heart transplant to help them carry on with their lives even though some have a limited life span even after receiving the organ. The decision on whether or not a patient will be eligible for the transplant is based on many factors. Some of the aspects considered include tissue matching between the donor and the recipient’s organs CITATION Vin14 \l 1033 (Ruggiero, 2014). The decision is also based on the impact of the aftermath of the transport to the hospital and the number of people that would be affected either directly or indirectly from the donation or lack of it CITATION Cap18 \l 1033 (Capsim, 2018). Also, the decision takes into account the cause of the patient’s heart failure and the possibility of relapse. The probable lifespan of the recipient following the transport is also taken care off. In the case of Jerry, a 55-year-old mid-level manager and sole breadwinner have the highest chances of living after receiving the donation. Jerry is a father of three teenagers who are at their most top points of financial support. The 19-year-old sophomore depends on Jerry’s income to complete her study at the college. The 14-year-old needs Jerry’s help to cater for her medical bill in trying to counter the effects of mild autism. The 16-year-old astronaut wannabe needs his father’s support to accomplish his aspiration. Bad enough, if Jerry does not receive the heart transplant, his wife Joanie would not be able to support her needs, leave alone that of her children. Therefore, it is in the family and the society’s best interest that the hospital donates the heart to save the life of Jerry CITATION Cap18 \l 1033 (Capsim, 2018). In the case of Lisa, a 12-year-old only daughter to Dr. Jonathan has had lifelong health problems latest being the last year’s heart damage. Lisa has very slim chances of surviving into her 20s even with a transplant. However, Dr. Jonathan has promised to donate two million dollars if the daughter will get the operation. The hospital needs the money, and the doctor’s presence in the hospital is highly recognized in the professional community. However, it is evident from the scenario that his daughter has slim chances of survival besides having lifelong health issues. Moreover, the process of a heart tran...