| Theme | Necessity of Expert Nurses in Dialysis Therapy | |
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| Title | What we expect from specialized nurses -- from the national registered dietitians' viewpoint | |
| Publish Date | 2003/10 | |
| Author | Akiko Usui | Department of Nutrition, Tokyo Kasei University |
| [ Summary ] | In order to supply safe and high quality treatment to patients suffering from a combination diseases caused by advanced age, diabetic nephropathy and or long-term dialysis, we are considering the qualifications for authorized nurses, specializing in dialysis, among nurses engaged in dialysis care. We expect specialized nurses to take a leading role in medical teams, with their great store of knowledge, a great deal of practical experience and the sensibilities to understand how patients feel. |
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