title: A multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes in an adolescent patient.
abstract: By involving R.J. in a multidisciplinary team effort, his outcomes have largely been met. Compliance has been better with a heightened awareness of the medications he needs to take in order to meet his goals. Although his blood pressure and lab values have improved, it is important to continue support and encouragement for R.J. The methods used in this case study have provided great benefits for this adolescent with renal osteodystrophy and may be helpful for other patients.
authors.affiliation: Outpatient hemodialysis unit, Fresenius Medical Care, New England, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Jancic
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010349:Patient Compliance; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*