title: Medical direction of dialysis--a critical leadership role.
abstract: The position of medical director of a dialysis unit is important, requires leadership, knowledge, interest, energy, and commitment. The position is mandated by the federal regulations and is necessary to quality and performance of the unit.
authors.affiliation: Durham Nephrology Associates and the Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina 27704, USA. ragutman@durneph.com
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Gutman
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006436:Hemodialysis Units, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008486:Physician Executives; D010819:Physician's Role; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014481:United States