Know Your Kidney Care Team

Kidney Care Team Responsibilities

Your doctor, renal dietitian, nurses, and technicians are all part of your kidney care team with you. Each team member has a unique set of responsibilities that can help care for your total health.

In the chart below, match the team member with the appropriate description.

TEAM MEMBER

DESCRIPTION

1. Dialysis technician

A. Helps find community resources (support, financial, etc.) to help you manage your chronic kidney disease

2. General practitioner

B. The most valuable member of your kidney care team; responsible for following the treatment plan

3. Nephrologist

C. Monitors your dialysis treatment and handles any other dialysis issues you may have

4. Pharmacist

D. Checks your health and how you respond to medications

5. Renal dietitian

E. Fills prescriptions and gives tips for taking your medications

6. Renal nurse

F. Doctor who specializes in kidney disease

7. Social worker

G. Helps you choose kidney-friendly foods

8. You

H. Performs your yearly physical and monitors your overall health

ANSWERS: 1.C 2.H 3.F 4.E 5.G 6.D 7.A 8.B