The Royal Free Hospital Kidney Patients Association is run entirely on a voluntary basis for the benefit of renal patients and membership is open to all Royal Free London renal patients. The RFHKPA represents the interests of and raises issues on behalf of Royal Free…
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Patient feedback suggests that smart pill bottle could help improve adherence to critical medications
A public focus group has responded positively to a smart pill bottle, Pill Connect, developed by eLucid mHealth to prompt patients to take their medications on time. Pill Connect also allows both trial investigators and doctors to effectively monitor medication and provide novel insights into…
Read ArticleYou can see your results online with PATIENTVIEW
PatientView was originally produced by RIXG, the Renal Information eXchange Group: a UK group representing renal patients and renal teams. 3,000 patients at the Royal Free London use this service. The service allows you to access your latest blood test results online from the Royal…
Read ArticleA shock when I realised the implications of just how dialysis would take over both my and my family’s lives
My name is Michael Newton and although I have known for many years that ultimately, I would need dialysis, it came as a shock when I realised the implications of just how it would take over both my and my family’s lives when I actually…
Read ArticleImproving the detection and management of acute kidney injury through an innovative smartphone app
Acute kidney injury (AKI), formerly known as acute kidney failure, is a sudden loss of kidney function. It iscaused by a number of medical problems including infections of the bloodstream, dehydration, drug toxicity, blockages of the urinary tract (from for example kidney stones) and specific…
Read ArticleGoing the extra mile for Kidney Research
For as long as I can remember I have never missed watching the Great North Run that is held in Newcastle every year in September. I’m not sure whether it was the combination of the spectacular red arrows display or the sheer amount of people…
Read ArticleHow the RFHKPA makes good use of donated funds
Over the last few months, our patients, families and friends have continued to show support for this charity and our kidney patients. To all who have donated funds, on behalf of RFHKPA committee members, we thank you. The summer months are a busy spending time…
Read ArticleTravel insurance: why cheap policies can cost you dearly
As insurers compete to offer the lowest prices, fees and exclusions have been rising Rachel Taylor had booked a holiday cottage in the Lake District as a treat for her mother. Two weeks before their holiday her father became seriously ill and she had to…
Read ArticleHow donated funds are being used
Here are a few examples of how we have been using funds. The KPA continues to use donated funds to help patients with hardship problems and to use funds to the benefit of our patients at The Royal Free Hospital and its satellite units. On…
Read ArticleLinks to videos featuring Royal Free Hospital Renal Staff or Patients
Viewers should always note the date of a video and bear in mind that research since then may have changed some of the evidence or conclusions presented. 2015 The Future of Vasculitis – Webinar featuring Prof. Alan Salama 2015 55 minutes – Quite technical, but…
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