A decade of change for patients
Harper, G.
Nephrology News and Issues 11(2): 26-27
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0896-1263 PMID: 9096461 Document Number: 476017
Although expressing concern that the quality of care in the ESRD program will be negatively impacted by the changes occurring in health care delivery and oversight today, Peter Lundin cogently describes the past, current, and future state of ESRD care when he says, "I believe that the life-expectancy for all ESRD patients ... is markedly improved, but remains, as always, primarily determined by the skills and motivations of those providing care." I hope that the renal community will benefit from these patient views and perceived needs as they ponder ESRD care in the next decade.