Kidney Care Team Responsibilities
Your doctor, renal dietitian, nurses, and technicians are all part of your kidney care team with you. Each team member has a unique set of responsibilities that can help care for your total health.
In the chart below, match the team member with the appropriate description.
|
TEAM MEMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
| 1. Dialysis technician | A. Helps find community resources (support, financial, etc.) to help you manage your chronic kidney disease |
| 2. General practitioner | B. The most valuable member of your kidney care team; responsible for following the treatment plan |
| 3. Nephrologist | C. Monitors your dialysis treatment and handles any other dialysis issues you may have |
| 4. Pharmacist | D. Checks your health and how you respond to medications |
| 5. Renal dietitian | E. Fills prescriptions and gives tips for taking your medications |
| 6. Renal nurse | F. Doctor who specializes in kidney disease |
| 7. Social worker | G. Helps you choose kidney-friendly foods |
| 8. You | H. Performs your yearly physical and monitors your overall health |
ANSWERS: 1.C 2.H 3.F 4.E 5.G 6.D 7.A 8.B
