Traditional training and practice of nephrology focuses on the disease and is guided by population-based patterns. This approach, however, does not consider the unique physical, emotional and social characteristics of the person with the disease, or their values and aspirations. In contrast, person-centered care takes these aspects in consideration and renders the evidence as guidance instead of a mandate. The road to effective, cost-efficient kidney care, must be driven by the patient. Patient activation is in the heart of this mission. Satellite Healthcare is proud to be leading on this front.
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