23 Jul Explore Robert’s understanding of end-stage renal disease and his experience as an African American
Explore Robert’s understanding of end-stage renal disease and his experience as an African American (term he uses to describe himself/his community).
What are the beliefs/assumptions being made by Robert (the patient) and his provider?
In your response, discuss the following:
· Robert’s mention of research
· The issue of trust/mistrust of the medical community
· Research resources in your local community that may benefit Mr. Phillips on his health care journey. Identify those resources and discuss how they can be engaged to improve his care outcomes.
Robert is on dialysis he takes dialysis for 4hrs
The reality he says is dialysis kills you it makes you weak and African Americans almost always never get a tansplant
He says all the white people got transplants or are on their way to getting a transplant
He states the racial issue is a major disparity in the African American community
He mentioned the Tuskeege Experiment and because of this African American community does not trust doctors
He is waiting for a kidney and calls the hotline once a week
