Life after an organ transplant brings new hope, but it also introduces unique challenges – particularly when it comes to infectious diseases. As transplant recipients rely on anti-rejection medications to protect their new organ, their immune systems are significantly weakened, making them more vulnerable to infections. Understanding these risks and communicating them effectively with healthcare professionals is key. That’s why ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation) is hosting a vital webinar focused on the transplant patient journey around infectious diseases. This free, virtual session is tailored for patients, caregivers, nurses, physicians, and advocates, and will spotlight real patient voices, helpful communication tools, and practical guidance.
What You’ll Learn:
How to talk with your doctors about infection concerns
What to do and say during emergency visits
How to use the My Life – My Health toolkit to stay in control of your transplant journey
Hear from:
Penilla Gunther (Sweden); Bill Scott (UK); Fiona Loud (UK); Fernanda Ortiz (Finland); Liz Schick (Switzerland); Luciano Potena (Italy); Eric Epailly (France); Saskia Bos (Belgium)
Plus: Multilingual Accessibility
Participants can enable simultaneous subtitles in their language of choice for better understanding and inclusion.
