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A Nephrologist is a medical doctor who has specialized in the treatment of kidney disease. Nephrologists provide medical care to people with kidney disease including those on dialysis and those with kidney transplants. Nephrologists are not surgeons and do not do major operations although some do...

Paediatric Epilepsy Research Program Our epilepsy specialists are constantly looking for innovative and effective ways to treat seizures and epilepsy in children. Your epileptologists are familiar with the current epilepsy research available and who is eligible to participate. You may be approached...

Pharmacists are regulated Health Care Professionals who have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm). In the renal program, they provide expert advice on which medications are safe for people with chronic kidney disease to take, and how best to take them. Pharmacists work in the: Chronic Kidney...

Coping with kidney failure can be a highly stressful time. Whether you’re new to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) clinics or have been coming a long time – you can all relate to the fact that life seldom takes you on a straight path. You can expect some ups and downs. These may be related to your health...

"The team is there to help" YouTube video Most people want to be involved in making decisions about their health care and often in a shared role. Shared decision making is when decisions are made by health care professionals and patients together. It recognizes the expertise of each participant...

If travelling is in your future, please give special consideration to OHIP coverage and to travel insurance. If you are an Ontario resident and eligible for OHIP, the cost of necessary medical coverage when travelling is important to consider. To find out what health care provisions are paid for by...

Over The Counter Medications and Chronic Kidney Disease Medication Coverage Common medications Medication & Symptom Fact Sheets Medication Safety "Learning about your medications helps you be in control" YouTube video

The Kidney Foundation will provide short term financial assistance for costs associated with kidney disease and dialysis. They will assist with the cost of transportation for a short period of time and will also consider assisting with the costs associated with emergency living expenses, medications...

"My journey through the treatment options" YouTube video "You have a lot of support from the home program" YouTube video Kidney Transplant Home Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis In-Centre or Satellite Hemodialysis Dialysis Body Access Conservative Care

Different Ways To Do Dialysis At Home Home hemodialysis allows you to choose the frequency and hours of your dialysis treatments. During training you, along with your doctor and your training nurse can see what would work best for you at home. Unsure About Home? "Do you want to talk or visit someone...