In order to distribute this scarce resource most fairly, liver patients are ranked on the waiting list according to the severity of their illness. The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score is based on three specific laboratory tests: bilirubin, INR, and serum creatinine.The MELD score ranges from 4 to 40 and is used to rank patients on the waiting list. Patients with higher MELD scores get first priority when a liver becomes available.nce the medical team and patient have chosen the path of transplantation for treatment, the patient will receive a thorough evaluation from the liver transplant team, which includes transplant hepatologists, transplant surgeons, transplant nurses, financial counselors, social workers, and dietitians.
Legal aid usually handles cases involving: 1  Domestic violence â if your partner is abusing you, legal aid can help you obtain a protective order, a child custody order and divorce. 2  Family law â if you have a child custody or divorce case, legal aid may be able to help.
Legal aid is assistance provided to people of low income who need help with legal matters. Legal aid organizations can be found in many regions of the world and are especially common in urban areas. People can receive free or low cost legal help through a legal aid office once they demonstrate that they are qualified to receive assistance. While the law guarantees the provision of an attorney to people accused in criminal cases, no such provisions are provided for people involved in civil matters.