Personal experiences with medicine can change drastically depending on the perspective of viewing. As a healthcare professional it is pertinent that one is able to put themselves in the patient's shoes and develop a sense of empathy. A personal experience that I have had, and am having, concerns my father, and end-stage renal disease. My father received a kidney transplant in the late 1980’s due to end-stage renal disease. The transplant operation was successful and his kidney function was stable for decades with the support of anti-rejection medications, and the watch of a nephrologist.
In 2015, my father's kidney function began to gradually decrease. An increased level of creatinine was noticed, nothing of high concern initially, but red
In 2015, my father's kidney function began to gradually decrease. An increased level of creatinine was noticed, nothing of high concern initially, but red