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.
If youâre charged or go to court. A solicitor will check if you qualify for legal aid if youâre charged with a crime or have to go to court. You can then: 1  get advice from the same organisation that helped you at the police station.2  ask to speak to the court duty solicitor. 3  find your own criminal legal aid solicitor.etting legal aid in an emergency. You can get emergency help if you need urgent representation in court, eg to keep you and your children safe from domestic abuse. Your legal adviser will apply for Emergency Legal Representation to cover any immediate action.