Internet Resources for
Parents
Listed are various web sites with information regarding kidney disease. Most of the information is related to children with kidney disease, but some of the information deals with both adults and children. As with any material provided to the public on the internet, the information on these web pages are general thoughts and guidelines. These may or may not be specific to your child's illness and you are encouraged to discuss the information you learn from these sites with your care team (including doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists and dietitians).
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National Kidney Foundation (NKD)
This is an overall useful tool for
parents to find information and
potentially become active in local
events.
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American Association of
Kidney Patients (AAKP)_
A valuable web site with information
coming from the perspective of
patients and caregivers. The
information provided helps deal with
the emotional challenges of having
kidney disease as a child. This web
site also provides information on
how to become an advocate for people
with kidney disease.
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National Institute of
Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney
Disease/National Institute of Health
(NIDDK/NIH)Resources:
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