Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one case study that is discussed in the book “HOW PEOPLE HARNESS THEIR COLLECTIVE WISDOM AND POWER to construct the future in co-laboratories of democracy” by Alexander N. Christakis. In this case study the author discusses CKD and its impact on the healthcare system. The case study specifically looks at CKD and the way the patients who suffer from it should be cared for. Since many of these patients die a slow and painfully death, the study looks at different ways these patients can possibly be taken care of during their last days. The ideological spectrum on patient care when it comes to this disease is very broad. In the end, the case study looks to come up with common ground on how to deal with these patients.

The study looks to benefit from SDP’s “four basic stages of inquiry” by using this as a process to address this complex problem of CKD. The study shows how each individual and groups of individuals are allowed to express and promote their ideas for patient care when it comes to CKD. Not only are they allowed to promote and express their ideas, but the “four basic stages of inquiry” also allows for categorization. So, ideas and thoughts may be lumped together if there are some similarities. Also, in the “four basic stages of inquiry” the participants are also required to come up with alternate solutions to the problem. The main goal is to recognize barriers between the participants, while allowing the participants to promote those barriers and at the same time understand the other groups or individuals different approaches to the problem.