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[Responsibilities of a nephrology department]
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 31, 1986
Insights
A dedicated German department for kidney disease and hypertension patients, established in 1979, proved essential. This independent unit offered advantages for localized patient care and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Context:
- Established in 1979, a specialized department for kidney disease and hypertension was created in Germany.
- This unit operated independently, separate from university hospital structures.
Purpose:
- To assess the necessity and advantages of a standalone organizational model for kidney disease and hypertension care.
- To evaluate the benefits of localized treatment centers for patients with these conditions.
Summary:
- The department comprised a small inpatient ward, an outpatient clinic, and integrated collaboration with a central transplantation team.
- Data presented highlights the critical need for this organizational structure.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the significant advantages of this model for patients requiring kidney disease and hypertension management.
- Facilitates convenient and accessible treatment for patients closer to their residences.
Abstract:
In 1979 a special department for kidney-disease and hypertensives was established in the federal republic of Germany which was completely independent and not part of a University-hospital. It consists of a small ward, an out-patient-department and has close contacts with a central transplantation-team. The figures presented demonstrate the necessity for department with the shown form of organization and prove the advantages for such patients which can be treated close to their homes.