CHAPTER 2:Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 10Physician/Nephrologist
Nephrologists are doctors who specialize in treating kidney disease. Your nephrologist will supervise the medical care related to your kidneys, to include prescribing of medications, ordering lab tests, and scheduling your office visits. Your nephrologist will also work with you to design a treatment plan that is best for you.
TITLEPRODUCED BYSOURCECONTACTWEB ADDRESS
The Healthcare TeamNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Living with Kidney Disease: A Patient ManualThe Renal Network, Inc.Book800-456-6919www.therenalnetwork.org
Diagnosis to Treatment ChoiceAAKPBook, Phase 1800-749-2257www.aakp.org
Your Healthcare Team-Partners in Care Stay In TouchBaxter and AAKPBrochurewww.kidneydirections.com
Just the Facts: How to Talk to Your Healthcare TeamLife Options Rehabilitation Program & AMGENFact Sheet800-468-7777www.lifeoptions.org
Teamwork: Managing Kidney DiseaseOrtho Biotech/BeActiveFact Sheetwww.beactive.com

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