How to prepare for the 1st appointment
at a nephrology clinic?
Requirements for a successful visit
Step 1
Referral
Remember to have it with you. It is one of the basic documents you will need.
Step 2
Laboratory test results
Bring current and previous laboratory test results (most of all: creatinine, urea, potassium, peripheral blood counts, urinalysis).
Step 3
Other tests and medical documents
If you have an abdominal ultrasound test results, it is worth bringing it with you. Hospital discharge summary reports may also prove useful. Therefore, it is best to bring all the documents relating to your health with you.
Step 4
Medications
Have a list of all medications and supplements (with doses) you are currently taking with you. You may also take your medications with you and show them to the doctor during your visit.
Step 5
Health diaries
Bring blood pressure diary with you, and if you do not have one, start it a few days before your visit. If you have diabetes, you will also need a glycemic control diary.
Step 6
Answers to important questions
Before visiting the clinic, check how much you weigh, how much fluids you consume and how much urine you excrete per day. This additional information that may be useful.
DaVita centres
DaVita centres operate nationwide in Poland. We are present in 63 locations. Most of them offer the services of a nephrology clinic. Our team includes high-class professionals and specialists in nephrology, transplantology and internal diseases. In our daily work, we observe the patient's well-being and expectations as well as the highest and up-to-date medical standards. As we operate in an international group, we also take advantage of the knowledge and experience of colleagues from 9 other countries.
We diagnose and treat the most common kidney diseases: primary (glomerulonephritis), secondary (caused for example by diabetes, hypertension, systemic lupus), urolithiasis and others. For the more advanced stages of chronic kidney disease, we use effective methods to slow it down. And if we anticipate the need for renal replacement therapy, we prepare the patient for transplantation or dialysis.
Are you looking for a reliable nephrological consultation concerning your health? You will get it at DaVita clinics.