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What sort of telehealth approaches do you pursue for a newly diagnosed end stage kidney disease patient starting peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis?

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What is your approach to using telehealth for newly diagnosed end-stage kidney disease patients starting peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis after the initial in-person period?

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Nephrology · UAB
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All new patients to home dialysis should be seen in person for at least three months. The first three months of home dialysis is a time by which you can make sure that the patient is stable. The patients are always adjusting to home dialysis both physically but also emotionally. After the first thre...

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