Alvin H Moss MD

I am a nephrologist and palliative care physician who is seeking to improve end-of-life care in West Virginia and for dialysis patients.

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

In receiving the Michael Lazarus award at the NKF meeting, Laura Dember, MD acknowledges the importance of patient goals in clinical trial design. @kidneycoalition

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

In receiving the Michael Lazarus award at the NKF meeting, Laura Dember, MD acknowledges the importance of patient goals in clinical trial design. @kidneycoalition

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

How do we honor our patients who have died? #COVID19 #KidneyPal #NephTwitter #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID #coronavirus #nephrology @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

As much as infection control allows, it helps patients to have sameness in their dialysis routine. It is one less stressful disruption in a time of increased stress! @kidneycoalition @PalNeph_NM #KidneyPal

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

We all do better when we know what to expect. Schedules, routines, and communication can be key to patients’ well-being during this disruptive time. #COVID19 #KidneyPal #NephTwitter #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID #coronavirus #nephrology @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Emotions are running high around #COVID19. Directly acknowledging your patients’ fears is more helpful than pretending everything is business as usual. #KidneyPal #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID #coronavirus #nephrology @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Your patients are strong and resilient. We can help them remember that. #COVID19 #KidneyPal #NephTwitter #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID #coronavirus #nephrology @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

A psychologist’s science-based tips for emotional resilience during #COVID19 - good for both patients AND staff - https://t.co/AmAuOVAqQR

#COVID19 #KidneyPal #NephTwitter #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID #coronavirus #nephrology @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Sticking to dialysis center’s routines, where feasible, can make a big difference in patients’ lives as we all weather #COVID19 disruptions. You’re helping your patients find some comfort. #KidneyPal #PalliativeCare #palliCOVID @gwNURSING @AMOSS7 @daleview @KidneyPatients

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Wondering what to say to dialysis patients or their families during the #COVID19 crisis? Starting now, our experts here at the #CSCKP will share best practices, practical advice, and staff self-care tips during this pandemic. #PalliativeCare #NephTwitter @AMOSS7 @daleview

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Good time to talk to patients and address their concerns. They know they are vulnerable. AAKP survey had 451 responses in 72 hours! @kidneycoalition @KidneyPatients

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Dialysis patients are not being informed about COVID-19, but are concerned they are vulnerable. Let's be sure to communicate and ask how patients are they are doing and what questions they have. Thank you, AAKP, for this survey. @kidneycoalition @KidneyPatients @PalNeph_NM

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Among cognitive screening tests the Montreal Cognitive Assessment was the most sensitive. Over half of dialysis patients had moderate to severe impairment. @kidneycoalition

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

You've heard of interventional nephrologists and transplant nephrologists. Now there are palliative care nephrologists! How many are there? Please email me if you are one! [email protected]
@kidneycoalition

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Dr. Wong and colleagues performed a real service by calling attention to this practice. Australian and Canadian nephrologists are more accepting of patients who prefer to forgo dialysis.

[JAMA Internal Medicine @JAMAInternalMed]

Congratulations to Susan Wong MD, recipient of the 2019 @vahsrd Best Research Paper of the Year Award for her article "Care Practices for Patients With Advanced Kidney Disease Who Forgo Maintenance Dialysis"!
https://t.co/Dz7bkuIJy5

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Patient advisors to the Pathways Project preferred the term active medical management without dialysis to conservative management. It includes...

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

This is great research. Only a minority of nephrologists know their patients' preferences and priorities.

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

1/ What are the preferences and priorities of older adults with advanced CKD?

Highlights from Khaled Abdel-Kader’s INCREDIBLE talk for the Coalition for Supportive Care of Kidney Patients

https://t.co/2tFkW8KObX

#KidneyPal #NephTwitter

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Our Medical Management of Advanced CKD without Dialysis webinar with Susan P. Y. Wong, M.S., M.D. is coming up! We would love for everyone to join us on March 12th at 12:00 PM Eastern! Register at the link below!

https://t.co/UQrQJznb9Z

#SupportiveCare #CKD #Kidney #Nephrology

[Sam Gelfand @SammyG]

Just finished 3 days of NephroTalk in Pittsburgh led by JaneSchell11, Amar Bansal, and Rob Cohen. SO awesome! Highly recommend!#kidneypal

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Susan and team are doing awesome research to help us understand how to improve care of older patients with kidney disease

[Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care @kidneycoalition]

Our Medical Management of Advanced CKD without Dialysis webinar with Susan P. Y. Wong, M.S., M.D. is coming up! We would love for everyone to join us on March 12th at 12:00 PM Eastern! Register at the link below!

https://t.co/UQrQJznb9Z

#SupportiveCare #CKD #Kidney #Nephrology

[Alvin H Moss MD @AMOSS7]

Excellent description of how this pioneering Australian kidney program has implemented supportive care!