TeleNephrology Services:
Expert Kidney Care at Your Bedside
When you have a kidney condition, getting the right care quickly is essential.
Thanks to an agreement with Access TeleCare, NMC Health now offers inpatient TeleNephrology services to adults so we can serve you better, close to home.
What is TeleNephrology?
It is telecare that allows you and your hospital care team to virtually connect with a kidney specialist, or nephrologist, who can assess your kidney health, give advice, and help manage your treatment – all while staying in our hospital.
You’ll receive:
· Quick access to expert kidney care
· The best possible treatment and recommended follow-up for your needs
· Comfort and convenience. After all, the care comes to you!
This service is available every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If emergency specialized kidney care is needed after hours, you will be transported to another medical facility.
Who Benefits from Inpatient TeleNephrology?
Patients with:
· Chronic kidney disease
· Acute kidney injury
· Electrolyte imbalances
· Blood or protein in urine
· Kidney infections
· Kidney cancer
· Kidney failure, both acute and chronic
· And other kidney-related issues
Get the Care You Need, Close to Home
If you’re in the hospital and need kidney care, we’ll bring the expert to you, quickly and conveniently.
Think You May Have a Kidney Condition?
If you think you have a kidney condition, it’s important to visit your family medicine provider for early detection and prevention.
We’ve partnered with the nation’s leading multispecialty telemedicine group, Access TeleCare, so you can stay close to home for essential health care.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the NMC Health Medical Center Emergency Department.
FAQs
At this time, TeleNephrology is only offered for individuals receiving inpatient care. If you are experiencing an emergency, and your kidneys are affected, you may receive TeleNephrology services in the Emergency Department.
TeleNephrology works much like a doctor’s visit, but it’s done through a video call. You will discuss your symptoms, review any lab results, and receive treatment recommendations from the kidney specialist – all from your hospital room.
Yes, your visit and health information is protected just as it would be in an in-person visit.
