Have you ever had to wait for something? Have you had to wait for months and months and in some cases years? For those who are on the transplant waiting list, this is their everyday. The question though is how do you wait for something that may not come?

In this episode we hear first hand from double liver transplant patient Peter Quinn on how he waited five months for his first liver after being given only between six weeks and six months to live.

Associate Professor James Olver, one of our Liver Transplant Psychiatrists also joins us to talk through how those on the waiting list can stay mentally well and where they can seek help if they are struggling.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date.

Have you ever had to wait for something? Have you had to wait for months and months and in some cases years? For those who are on the transplant waiting list, this is their everyday. The question though is how do you wait for something that may not come?
In this episode we hear first hand from double liver transplant patient Peter Quinn on how he waited five months for his first liver after being given only between six weeks and six months to live.
Associate Professor James Olver, one of our Liver Transplant Psychiatrists also joins us to talk through how those on the waiting list can stay mentally well and where they can seek help if they are struggling.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a>.  
Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AustinHealth">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinhealth_/">Instagram</a> to stay up-to-date.

As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world. 
Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit Donate Life and help save a life.
If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our website.

As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world.  Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a> and help save a life. If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our <a href="https://www.austin.org.au/talking-transplant/">website</a>.

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