Let's Talk Turkey: Kidney Disease - What You Need to Know

 What better time to "talk turkey over turkey" than when we gather with family and friends around the table on Thanksgiving Day? Dr. William Lombard's presentation on Kidney Disease, its symptoms, causes and treatment, is a new addition to the popular "Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions: Make Your Wishes Known" series. Prepare to gather 'round your holiday table for a feast of honest conversation -- Dr. Lombard's presentation supports good decision making before there is a health care crisis.

William E. Lombard, MD, long-time nephrologist and medical director at Mount Baker Kidney Center, will discuss kidney disease, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Dr. Lombard will explore the actions are necessary to sustain health, including treatment options, and how to get the support needed to adjust to life with kidney disease. Advance care planning and completing advance directives will be discussed in this interactive session.

Doctors, nurses, and others on your health care team know that the best time to "make your wishes known" about your future health care preferences is when you are well, not in the ICU or the Emergency Department.

These are often seen as tough conversations to initiate. But, they can be as tender and warm and humorous as you make them. Turkey Day dinner conversation? You bet. Offer up a serving of comfort and start the conversation about your preferences, before a time might come when you can no longer communicate your wishes.

It always seems too soon, until it's too late.

For information on this presentation: micki98226@aol.com

Resource information will be available for assistance in Advance Care Planning