Introduction. Transplanting a liver fragment from a living donor is one of the greatest medical achievements of the 20th century. The nursing staff takes an important part in preparing the donor for liver surgery and taking care of the liver after surgery. Aim. The aim of the study was to analyze nursing care given to living donors of a liver fragment based on their own evaluation. Material and methods. In the study a questionnaire survey of author’s own design was used. It included questions about respecting patients’ rights, performing occupational tasks by nurses and their attitudes towards donors. 18 donors were evaluated at 3-7 days after surgery. Results. The donors were familiar with the work organization on the ward. Personal and environmental hygiene was provided to them, as well as the information on self-care. In case of four donors the law concerning the refusal to grant healthcare benefits by nurses was not respected. Conclusions. The lack of care reported by donors involved bedside rehabilitation and support, as well as assistance in reducing anxiety during donors’ stay in hospital.

Key words: liver fragment donor, nursing care, patient rights, occupational functions.