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| Topic: |
kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: |
You Can Live: Your Guide for Living with Kidney Failure. Revised ed. |
| Author: |
n/a |
| Source: |
Baltimore, MD: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2007. 46 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244. Phone: 1-877-267-2323. Website: www.medicare.gov. Price: Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: |
This booklet helps people with kidney disease make informed choices about the treatment of kidney failure. Designed for people who are about to begin dialysis or prepare for transplantation, the booklet covers the emotional impact of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), paying for treatment or transplant, the different types of dialysis, and the importance of working closely with the health care team. The booklet includes a section of tips for making treatment better, covering changes in mental health, physical changes, changes in sexual desire, communicating with health care providers, taking medications accurately, alternative treatments, vaccinations, diet and fluid intake, exercise, going back to work, and travel. Two final sections provide information on how to contact and file a complaint with the ESRD Network and the state survey agency in each location. Patient rights and responsibilities are spelled out. For telephone number information and other resources, readers are advised to visit the Helpful Contacts section of the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov. The booklet is illustrated with black-and-white photographs and line drawings of some of the concepts being discussed. The booklet is also available in Spanish. 20 figures. 1 table. |
| Format: |
Factsheet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Kidney Diseases. End Stage Renal Disease. Transplantation. Dialysis. Patient Care Management. Self Care. Drug Therapy. Activities of Daily Living. Psychosocial Factors. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Patient Education. Hemodialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis. Home Dialysis. Exercise. Nutrition. Government Agencies. Patient Advocacy. Quality of Life. Sexuality. Interpersonal Relations. Professional-Patient Relations. Diet Therapy. Information Resources. |
| Publication Number: |
KUDC11221 |
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