Shared Care and the Transformation of Dialysis Treatment - Kolitha Basnayake, MD, PhD, FRCP

<p>End-stage kidney disease significantly impacts an individual’s quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. There is a growing body of evidence to support that patients with chronic conditions, who take an active role in their care report better clinical outcomes. Nephrologist Kolitha Basnayake is Fresenius Medical Care’s Country Medical Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He is a champion for the transformation and delivery of home dialysis in the United Kingdom. Dr. Bosnayake discusses how quality improvement programs must address barriers to shared hemodialysis care for the individual.</p>