Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for many Americans suffering from end-stage renal disease. Many patients who receive treatments in an outpatient clinic use the public as their primary mode of transportation to the clinic. This presentation looks at what happens when that system fails and how social workers can help.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understanding of the challenges faced by dialysis patients in rural communities.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understanding of how policy impacts the services that are available to certain populations.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand the role social workers play in advocating for improved transportation resources for underserved communities and populations.
