3 points on dialysis John Oliver forgot to make

Dear John Oliver, First of all, thank you for your recent segment on dialysis. Kidney disease deserves much more attention and discussion than it currently receives. Thank you also for your full-throated support of transplantation and the need for more kidney donors. As a practicing nephrologist, there is nothing better than hearing that one of my patients has been given a transplant. Finally, thank you for pointing out that end-stage renal disease is the lone pocket of universal health care in this country. We’ve been the government’s testing ground for years, and we have a lot of experience to share. Most of the nephrologists I spoke with felt your show brought to light some uncomfortable truths, but also lacked nuance around several controversial topics. Hey, I get it. You only have twenty-three minutes, and you’ve also got to include jokes about horse porn, cantaloupes, ferrets and Taco Bell. You blame “bad incentives, high costs and profiteering” for the poor outcomes compared to the high expenditures. I don’t disagree with that, but I think there are some larger lessons to learn. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Nephrology Source Type: blogs