Medical direction of dialysis--a critical leadership role.
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.
Gutman
Robert A
RA
Durham Nephrology Associates and the Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina 27704, USA. ragutman@durneph.com
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