The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nephrology practices to change how they deliver care to their patients. Normal Typical procedures and protocols have been modified or suspended. Nephrologists around the country have had to learn different approaches to delivering care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease/End Stage Renal Disease while ensuring the safety of their patients. Dr. Isaiarasi Gnanasekaran a nephrologist with Lincoln Medical Center Nephrology in from Bronx, NY will share her first-hand experience and address the challenges of caring for kidney patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings during this pandemic.
After watching this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Assess the clinical needs of kidney patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Develop strategies to mitigate the unique challenges of caring for kidney patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine designates this live activity and enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.