Clinical review of dialysis patients originating in the Kimberley region

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Kimberley Satellite Dialysis Centre (KSDC) was established in October 2002 in recognition of the growing need for dialysis in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and after requests from patients to be able to dialyse in the region. Prior to this patients requiring haemodialysis either relocated to Perth for treatment or stayed at home to die.

The aims of this study are:

• to determine the future need for dialysis in the Kimberley

• to undertake a clinical audit of the implementation of best-practice guidelines for Kimberley clients with proteinuria and chronic kidney disease
  

• to determine the outcomes of haemodialysis and peritoneal patients in the Kimberley.

Abstract adapted from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council (KAMSC)

Contacts

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council (main office)
Cnr Anne St and Dora St
PO Box 1377
Broome WA 6725
Ph: (08) 9194 3200
Fax: (08) 9192 2500
Email: kamsc@kamsc.org.au

Links

• View information: Clinical review of dialysis patients originating in the Kimberley region
• View contact details: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)
• View website: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)