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USRDS has a primary objective of making data available
to
the renal community. One of the important means of making
data available is through timely response to data requests
made by researchers, practitioners, and other members of
the
renal community. In many cases these requests can be answered
by providing data published in the Annual Data Report (ADR)
or elsewhere. Requests for data not available in the Annual
Data Reports, but that would require 2 hours or less of
computer
programmer/analyst time, can be provided by the Coordinating
Center. Due to the limited resources available for filling
data requests that require a computer run, such requests
must
be made in writing (by e-mail, fax, or classic mail). These
requests will be completed as resources allow. The USRDS
does not provide medical advice or comment on the current
treatments prescribed by physicians. We urge those individuals
that are seeking this type of information to consult with
a qualified physician.
Requests
Over Two Hours
Requests that require more than 2 hours of computer programmer/analyst
time will be undertaken only upon written approval by the
NIDDK Project Officer. Research needs that cannot be met by
the ADR or by 2-hour data requests probably can be met by
obtaining the Standard Analysis Files or custom data files.
For more information on custom files, see Appendix
B · USRDS Products & Services of the
Annual Data Report.
To
submit a request for data to the USRDS Coordinating Center
please use
the data request form.
Alternatively, you can call the Coordinating Center at 1-888-99USRDS.
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