June is Pride Month: Affirming care makes it easier for kidney patients in the LGBTQ+ community to stay connected with their health care professionals, and that can save lives. Learn more at: kidney.org/newsletter/nephr...
Nephrologists Need to Ensure LGBTQ+ Patien... - Kidney Dialysis
Nephrologists Need to Ensure LGBTQ+ Patients Receive Affirming Care
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This is a very good article on an important topic. All physicians, including nephrologists, need to be aware of patient information such as sexual orientation and partner status. Thanks to the NKF for a timely reminder of this during Pride Month..
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