[KIDNEY TRANSPLANTION IN A MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT]

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Psychiatry
• Transplantation Medicine

Background:

• Previous publications have addressed kidney transplantation in mentally ill patients.
• This case report focuses on kidney transplantation in a patient with a psychotic disorder.

Observation:

• The patient, diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, demonstrated non-adherence to psychopharmacological treatment.
• However, the patient exhibited full adherence to immunosuppressive and other medications crucial for the physical health post-transplant.

Findings:

• Patient compliance with physical health medications can be high despite psychiatric condition.
• Psychotic disorder does not automatically preclude successful kidney transplantation.

Implications:

• Mentally ill patients represent a heterogeneous group requiring individualized evaluation for organ transplantation.
• Clinical decisions regarding kidney transplantation in psychiatric patients must consider unique patient complexities.
• This case underscores the importance of personalized care in transplantation for patients with mental illness.