Yarning kidneys
Kidney yarns for healthcare workers: asking the right questions
This guide offers question prompts to help you build meaningful connections, understand patient journeys, and provide best practice support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with kidney disease.
The questions are based on years of extensive experience from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with kidney disease and transplantation, as well as nephrologists, nurses, transplant coordinators, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.
Some of these questions may be obvious to you, but from the experiences encountered by many, the following questions are either not asked often enough or are the questions patients want clinicians to be asking.
If we're missing a question or topic you think it critical people consider when working with First Nations kidney consumers, please add it using the box at the bottom of this page.
"Are you having any trouble with dry mouth or sores in your mouth?"
"Has anyone talked to you about the importance of regular dental check-ups?"
"Do you find it difficult to maintain your dental hygiene routine with your treatment schedule?"
"Is there anything you need help with to take care of your teeth and gums?"
"How are you managing your diet with your kidney condition?"
"Have you been able to learn about bush tucker that is good for kidney disease?"
"Are there any foods you miss or find hard to avoid?"
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