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.
More and more courts have a person on their staff who will help you wade through the necessary forms and get a court date set so that you can get a custody order. Call the court's clerk to see if they have such a person. Even better, see if you can get legal help and other support through your local battered women's shelter. Once you have a custody order, it will become an important piece of paper. Mention it to a police officer, and he or she will become infinitely more willing to offer protection if your ex tries to see the baby when he shouldn't.