To help chronic kidney disease patients learn more about anemia and how to manage it, the American Association of Kidney Patients, American Kidney Fund, Dialysis Patient Citizens National Kidney Foundation, Renal Physicians Association and Renal Support Network have teamed up to offer an anemia education resource available at no charge to kidney patients and their physicians. The Treating Anemia education supplement was created to help patients work with their doctors to identify anemia’s symptoms, discuss the various treatment options available and monitor red blood cell counts together. 



“Particularly when it comes to kidney disease and its related conditions, it is important for patients to have an open dialogue with their doctors regarding their care,” said Ed Jones, M.D., President of RPA. “This new unified education resource will help empower patients to ask questions and discuss the concerns they may have with anemia and their treatment, thereby improving patients’ peace of mind and compliance with their prescribed treatments.” 



Topics included in the resource include the importance of treating anemia, Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents and other anemia treatments, questions for patients to ask and a table for patients to reference in tracking their anemia management with their doctor. The information will be distributed and made available online.