Patient Educational Resources

UCLA Health Educational Resources

• Kidney Basics(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window): Understanding why your kidney failed, and treatment options
• Being Ready(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) for kidney transplant evaluation
• Staying healthy(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) before the evaluation and while you wait for a transplant
• Starting your journey(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) for a kidney transplant
• Choosing a caregiver(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) to help you in your transplant journey
• Waiting for a kidney(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window), and how to get one sooner
• Kidney matching(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window)
• How to use MyChart(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) to manage your health at home
• Overview of the kidney transplant process(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window)
• Paying for your kidney transplant(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window), financial resources and help
• Kidney transplant is a lifelong commitment(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window)

External Resources

Disclaimer: UCLA Health cannot guarantee the accuracy of information presented on the third party websites below. The information is provided for informational purposes only, without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please speak to your Physician before making any changes.

https://www.davita.com/education/kidney-disease(Link is external)

• Great overview of CKD

https://clinicalrenal.com/patient-resources/patient-education-sites/(Link is external)

• Many important topics  for kidney patients to familiarize themselves with

https://aakp.org/center-for-patient-research-and-education/educational-brochures-and-resources/(Link is external)

• How to approach the transition of becoming a kidney patient and getting the appropriate treatment

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chronic-kidney-disease-beyond-the-basics(Link is external)

• An in-depth very thorough overview of both basic and more sophisticated educational patient modules covering all aspects of kidney disease

https://www.annanurse.org/patient-education-resources(Link is external)

• Many helpful patient resources and educational materials in English and Spanish

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/information-clearinghouses/nkdep(Link is external)

• Resources for patients with kidney disease in English and Spanish in addition to more detailed aspects of how kidney function is monitored by doctors