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For Healthcare Professionals

As a kidney patient founded and operated non-profit organization, one of RSN’s key initiatives is to provide a patients perspective on the care they receive to the renal healthcare community. Our editorial contributors include people who are living successfully in spite of kidney disease, who may also be on dialysis or have received a kidney transplant and their families. In addition, RSN receives editorial contributions from leaders in the renal healthcare community that offer learning opportunities from their own experience and insights into treatment advances.

Communication Tools

Read: Clinical Journal Patient Perspectives

A collection of patient perspective articles written for clinical journals by Lori Hartwell and other RSN members.

RSN Flyers
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A collection of downloadable documents to share with your dialysis unit, support group or anyone that might benefit from the information.

Communication Prescription
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A video series for healthcare professionals produced by Lori Hartwell to demonstrate how to better understand and communicate with people who need dialysis.

Annual Essay Contest
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The Annual Essay Contest is an outstanding opportunity for people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), including people on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients, to make a valuable contribution to society by expressing their ideas, views, and most importantly, hope.

Health Library Articles for Healthcare Professionals

New Developments in Kidney Transplantation

There have been numerous time periods in kidney transplantation where one could argue that not much has changed. Thankfully, we are currently in an...

Be a Champion of Kidney Care

To foster innovation and improvements in kidney care, it is vital for everyone to express their concerns. Establishing relationships with elected officials and sharing...

Speak Up for Innovation in Dialysis Care

When I walk into a dialysis unit today, it looks much the same as it did when I entered nephrology practice in 1995. Yet...

Anatomy of Anemia

Understanding anemia and its impact can empower people with kidney disease to work with their care team and take proactive steps to stay healthy. Click...

The Pitt: Who Has Fallen In?

I am a fan of the new HBO series "The Pitt" and believe it is poised to win multiple awards this Emmy season. The...

KidneyTalk Podcast Shows for Healthcare Professionals

Exploring Gut Health & Chronic Kidney Disease

In this episode of Kidney Talk, Lori welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson—renowned nephrologist, author of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and a pioneer in kidney disease research....

Kidneys–The Body’s Keepers: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Kimmel

In this podcast, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Paul Kimmel, a prominent nephrologist, to explore the valuable insights found in his book, The Body's...

Access to Innovation in Dialysis care has its Ups and Downs

Barriers to innovation for people who are on dialysis is a hot issue. While Medicare is a great source of comfort and provides access...

Clinical Quality – How CMS Measures Quality Care for People on Dialysis

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implements quality initiatives for Medicare beneficiaries on dialysis. CMS uses these measures to see how the dialysis...

Beyond the Scratch: Exploring Pruritus

People who have kidney disease often complain about itching. This can be a medical condition called Pruritus. Some people have a such a severe...