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Titolo | The significance of the timing of referral for renal care |
Autore | Nerys Brick, MSc Renal, BSc Hons, RN, Dip HE, PGCLT(HE), Peter Ellis, MA, MSc, BSc(Hons), PGDipLSH&TM, PGCE (H&FE), PGCM Post Reg Cert (Crit Care), PGN, ENB136 - Critical Care and Adult Nursing, Department of Nursing and Applied Clinical Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1QU, Kent, UK |
Referenza | Journal of Renal Care 2009; 35 (1): 33-41 |
Contenuto | Research has shown that referral of patients in the stages of renal disease, to a Nephrologist has significant impact on the patients overall health and well-being. This article is a review of the literature discussing the key impact that late referral has on the patient. This will include looking at the preparation of the patient for dialysis?education and vascular access as well as discussing the modality choice for the patient. It will also address the longer-term impact such as patient survival on dialysis. |
Data | 24.02.2009 |
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