Nephrology
Introduction
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Service Timeline
1981 | Commencement of haemodialysis treatment |
1985 | Commencement of home peritoneal dialysis service |
1987 | First successful kidney transplant for a renal patient |
1992 | Establishment of 13-bed dialysis unit |
1994 | Takeover of Pamela Youde Polyclinic Renal Dialysis Centre, Kwun Tong to expand the services for end-stage renal failure patients |
2004 | Relocation of Kwun Tong Renal Dialysis Centre to the KWH with expansion to 30 beds and 15 haemodialysis units and establishment of a full-service Renal Centre |
Professional Services
The Renal Centre offers the following professional services:
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Besides peritoneal dialysis for in-patients, the Centre is responsible for assessment and advice for home peritoneal dialysis patients and formulation of their long-term care plan, followed by training and education on self-care skills and knowledge to facilitate successful treatment.
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The Centre provides 15 haemodialysis units for acute and long-term dialysis services with an annual attendance of over 5,000.
Plasmapheresis
Plasmapheresis was introduced in 1996 to provide more complete services for patients as required.
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Our nephrology team has been working closely with medical social workers, having assisted in setting up the KWH Renal Patients Support Group in 1993. Patients are encouraged in mutual communication and care as well as active participation in rehabilitation activities. These services and activities, including volunteer visits, counselling, physical exercises, recreation, information, education, shopping offers, etc., aim to build patients’ self-confidence, help them face their illness and life with a positive outlook for physical, psychological and spiritual recovery.
Education
The Centre has not only deployed nephrology staff to raise awareness of kidney diseases, home dialysis skills and post-transplant care among patients and their relatives, but also taken part actively in the training of local renal care specialists and paramedical personnel.
Consultation and Support Services
The Centre runs a 24-hour telephone hotline service to help patients, their family members and paramedical staff at elderly homes with questions and support, receiving more than 1,500 calls every year.