- Spain leads the world in deceased organ donation rates and has a well-established network of liver transplant centers; however, about 10% of patients on the liver transplant waiting list may die or deteriorate before receiving a transplant.
- The country currently lacks a unified national system for prioritizing liver transplants, leading to varying rules among institutions and some regional practices to address urgent needs.
- A new consensus document from the Spanish Society of Liver Transplantation (SETH) aims to standardize waiting list prioritization, enhance equity, and improve outcomes for patients with severe liver disease across Spain.