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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: LoneHighway on November 10, 2010, 09:00:23 PM

Title: Must-read article series
Post by: LoneHighway on November 10, 2010, 09:00:23 PM: The website propublica.org is running a lengthy series of articles about dialysis, it's current state, who's paying, outcome comparisons, and much more.

okarol has copied over the main article in the News section, but I think everyone here would enjoy seeing all the information they have on the website.

Here's a link directly to the main dialysis story, and other associated stories can be found from there.

http://www.propublica.org/topic/diagnosing-dialysis
Title: Re: Must-read article series
Post by: okarol on November 10, 2010, 09:07:34 PM: Does ANYBODY read the News Article Section anyway??? :o
Title: Re: Must-read article series
Post by: Bruno on November 10, 2010, 09:28:17 PM: If it's International, I do...if it's relative to the USA health system...usually no.
Title: Re: Must-read article series - and sign up for alerts
Post by: okarol on November 10, 2010, 09:31:21 PM: The ProPublica series is truly groundbreaking reporting and I encourage everyone to follow it.

They also have a link where you can sign up if you want to be notified when ProPublica releases data comparing dialysis facilities. Sign up here for an e-mail alert. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6253/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=2845
Title: Re: Must-read article series
Post by: Stacy Without An E on November 11, 2010, 12:57:06 PM: Karol, I want you to know that the News Section is one of my favorite parts of IHD. I just don't comment very often. So your diligent work is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Must-read article series
Post by: Meinuk on November 11, 2010, 01:01:06 PM: Karol, I read the News Section ;)
Title: Re: Must-read article series
Post by: Desert Dancer on November 11, 2010, 01:01:18 PM: I ALWAYS read the news section, okarol. Particularly this one, since I was interviewed for it!
Title: Re: Must-read article series ***PLEASE READ***
Post by: okarol on November 11, 2010, 01:07:36 PM: Gee thanks Stacy, Meinuk and Desert Dancer! :-* :-* :-*

Hey, I just got through reading the 52 comments on the ProPublica news story
"In Dialysis, Life-Saving Care at Great Risk and Cost"
http://www.propublica.org/article/in-dialysis-life-saving-care-at-great-risk-and-cost

The remarks are all over the board from doctors who say patients are non-compliant and that's why it's so bad, while another doc says patients are mistreated, to others saying it's not bad at all and everything is peachy, to providers saying it's the patients own fault for being poor, or obese and ignoring doctors, to patients sharing their stories and so it goes. If you have a few minutes - please read it, and add a comment. The discussion is really eye opening.

There is also a link if you want to "Share Your Story" --
Become a Source
Are you on dialysis or know someone who is?
Help journalists around the country by sharing your stories and experiences.
Go to: http://www.propublica.org/article/dialysis-inform-our-investigations