Patient education.We encourage all of our patients to educate themselves on their diseases and be an active participant in their plan of care. Please notify our office before you make any changes to your plan of care. We have a variety of patient brochures and books for patient regarding kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes. We have listed below several websites that may also be helpful in learning about kidney disease prevention and management. Remember, though this information is reliable, please do not make any changes to your plan of care without discussing it with your doctor.Health Links.The National Kidney Foundation * (800)622-9010 * www.kidney.orgAmerican Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) * (800)749-AAKP * www.aakp.orgAmerican Kidney Fund * (800)638-8299 * www.akfinc.orgNational Transplant Assistance Fund * (800)649-8399 * www.transplantfund.orgUnited Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) * (888)894-6361Free Medications or Medication Grants:Glaxo-Wellcome (Imuran) * (800)722-9294Novartis Patient Assistance Program (Cyclosporine) * (800)257-3273Prescription Drug Patients Assistance * (800)762-4636PROGRAF/Fujisawa Patients Assistance Program * (800)477-6472The Transplant Foundation * (804)285-5115Diseases:www.diabetes.orgKidney Cancer Association * (800)850-9132 * www.nkca.orgNat'l Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse * www.niddk.nih.govPolycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation * (800)753-2873 * www.pkdcure.orgAmerican Association of Diabetic Educators * (800)338-3633 * www.aadenet.orgAmerican Heart Association * (800)242-8721 * www.americanheart.org |