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Virtual Patient Summit
Going for the Gold: Overcoming Obstacles
The NPFE-LAN Patient Summit brings together patients, family members, healthcare providers, and other professionals from across the country. The Summit sessions provide attendees with ideas and best practices for creating a thriving community for patients and families living with kidney failure.
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Healthcare professionals can earn up to 7 Continuing Education Credits.
Day 1 Agenda
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Session # |
Topic |
Description |
| 1 | Insurance 101 | This presentation provides information about insurance that is available for individuals on ESRD and tips for navigating coverage concerns. |
| 2 | Mental Health | Hear a clinical and personal overview of dealing with mental health and how to overcome. |
| 3 | Care Partner Support | Learn how care partners in the ESRD community can best care and advocate for themselves. |
| 4 | Patient Empowerment | This session will provide information on patient activation and empowerment. |
Day 2 Agenda
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Session # |
Topic |
Description |
| 1 | Beyond the Podium: Cooking Strategies for Kidney Disease |
Learn new cooking strategies from a chef who has his own personal experiences with kidney disease. |
| 2 | Peritoneal Dialysis and Body Image | This session covers the potential barriers and strategies to overcome with peritoneal dialysis, with a focus on body image. |
| 3 | Tennessee Kidney Foundation Transplant Education | Hear about a transplant education organization that has successfully supported transplant hopefuls through the waitlist process. |