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. 2021 Jan;21(1):37-43.
doi: 10.1111/ajt.16264. Epub 2020 Sep 16.

Securing the future of kidney transplantation by addressing the challenges of transplant nephrology

Eliot C Heher  1 , Donald E Hricik  2 , Daniel C Brennan  3
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Securing the future of kidney transplantation by addressing the challenges of transplant nephrology

Eliot C Heher et al. Am J Transplant. 2021 Jan.
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Abstract

Kidney transplant is a life-changing procedure, and transplant nephrologists, as part of a larger transplant team, play an important role in the field by managing the complex medical needs of transplant patients. The subspecialty of transplant nephrology, however, faces structural challenges related to its workforce, reporting structures, compensation, research and innovation, and health care information technology. The position of transplant nephrology at the academic and operational intersection of medicine and surgery may limit its access to critical resources, hinder academic promotion, and contribute to physician burnout. The authors provide an overview of the subspecialty transplant nephrology and propose solutions. Collaborative efforts that fortify the subspecialty of transplant nephrology will ultimately improve the lives of patients suffering from kidney disease.

Keywords: editorial/personal viewpoint; kidney transplantation/nephrology; patient referral; quality of care/care delivery.

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