Join us for the 5th Annual Primary Care Nephrology - Online Series.  This series is made up of three (3), 1-hour sessions covering topics such as CKD, Diabetes, Indigenous Kidney Health, Home Dialysis, and  Living Donation. Register today! #GetYourCPD

Session 3: Thursday, November 25th; 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Home Dialysis

Presented by: Bogdan Momciu, MD FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Queen's University

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

1.            Assess the various modalities of home dialysis available in our region

2.            Identify the benefits of home dialysis therapies and common misconceptions

3.            Discuss how care differs for patients on home dialysis therapies

Live Kidney Donation/Transplantation in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Glance on the Past

Presented by: Khaled Shamseddin, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology and Internal Medicine, Queen's University

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss how Kidney Transplantation is a Life Saving Procedure Rather Than an Elective Surgery
2. Assess the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Live Kidney Donors
3. Review the Evolution of Kidney Transplantation During COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Kidney Recipients
4. Integrate opportunities for leadership and health advocacy through connecting patients with Live Kidney Donation/Transplantation: Primary Care