Episode 150: Peritoneal Dialysis: A People-Centred Approach

Edwina Brown, Consultant Nephrologist at Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre at Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK, and Honorary Professor of Renal Medicine at Imperial College London, UK, joins Jonathan to discuss how nephrologists can take a more person-centred approach to medical care and decision-making. Brown also details her goals as President of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), and how she wants it to become more inclusive.

Use the following timestamps to navigate the topics discussed in this episode:

(00:00)-Introduction

(02:06)-A patient-centric approach in nephrology

(03:51)-Brown’s goals as President of the ISPD

(07:27)-A 30,000-foot view of peritoneal dialysis

(10:18)-Peritoneal dialysis from a global perspective

(18:02)-Kidney failure in an aging population

(23:07)-Controversies in nephrology and how they are being addressed

(27:04)-End-of-life renal care and bereavement support

(29:38)-The changing landscape of women in nephrology

(33:12)-Brown’s three wishes for the future of healthcare