Explore Two New Modules in Conservative Kidney Management: Dialysis Withdrawal and Communication Skills
The ISN developed the CME-accredited “Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum” to promote the global implementation of conservative kidney management (CKM) programs and encourage kidney supportive care (KSC) provision for those with advanced kidney diseases.
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Module 15: Discontinuing Dialysis
Dr. Barny Hole, Dr. Kelly Li, and Professor Abdou Niang discuss dialysis withdrawal, including definition, prognostic implications, ethics, criteria for implementation, and palliative care.
Module 16: Essential Communication Skills for Kidney Care
Dr. Rene Krause and Dr. Jane Schell’s discussion includes an outline of core communication skills to promote shared decision-making and how to apply these skills to discuss CKM in choice-restricted contexts.
Conservative Kidney Management (CKM) is a key component of the ISN’s 5–10-year strategy to improve global access to integrated care for safe, sustainable and equitable kidney diseases.
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