Many patients with chronic kidney disease receive default treatments that may not necessarily be the best option for their unique needs. Listen to this podcast, in which Jesse Givens interviews Martin Schreiber, MD, on the potential consequences of patients passively accepting care, and ways to empower patients and their families to engage in health-related decisions through education and a shared decision making approach.

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