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Medical professionals in nephrology are trained to think about improving quality and quantity of life with their patients, but only recently are they being urged to consider ways to improve end-of-life care. For many staff, this still feels contradictory. One nephrologist recently told these authors, "I was trained to help people live, not to help them die." The RWJF Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care work group has investigated, accumulated, and designed resources to help renal teams improve in this challenging arena. Peer mentoring is one such powerful resource, and, once in operation, is cost free. In conjunction with renal social work and the renal team, peer mentoring is a wonderful program that can decrease anxiety and preserve caring relationships in our burgeoning dialysis communities.
Author(s): Perry E; Swartz J; Kelly G; Brown SL; Swartz RD
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Nephrol News Issues
Year: 2003
Volume: 17
Issue: 8
Pages: 28-31
ISSN (print): 0896-1263
ISSN (electronic): 1944-7493
Publisher: NN & I, Inc.
Notes: 0896-1263 Journal Article Review Review, Tutorial
