Title: “Bridging Nephrology & Global Health: Patient-Centered Kidney Care in the Era of Medical Tourism”

Abstract:

In an era of increasing cross-border mobility for specialized medical care, kidney diseases and associated comorbidities present unique challenges and opportunities for medical tourism. This talk explores how a patient-centered nephrology model—integrating digital tools, therapeutic education, and evidence-based care—can be adapted to serve international patients seeking renal consultation, dialysis, and transplant evaluation. Through case studies and program frameworks from France and collaborations abroad, Dr. Isnard Bagnis will outline strategies for quality assurance, continuity of care across borders, cultural competency, and sustainable patient follow-up. She will also address regulatory, logistical, and ethical considerations when coordinating kidney care for medical travellers, and suggest a roadmap for designing renal care hubs in medical-tourism destinations with global standards of excellence.

Biography:

Corinne Isnard Bagnis is Professor in Nephrology (2006) at Pitié Salpetrière Hospital, the largest hospital in Europe, were she is in charge of the ambulatory renal care. She recently created the first research group in OncoNephrology in France to promote better care for renal patients with cancer. She introduced patient's empowerment at Sorbonne Medical University by creating the first diploma for patients in the field of patient's education in 2010 (Special Prize IDS from the French Academy of Medicine). In 2015, she implemented the first CME course for clinicians on Mindfulness training to improve quality of care, decrease burnout and promote compassion (over 300 HCP's in 7 years). Since 2017, she has actively been promoting e Health in the field of Nephrology with the first MOOC on renal diseases (EIT Health grant) and is conducting research projects using the AP-HP data lake. She acts as scientific partner at the Digital Medical Hub at AP-HP.