End-stage Renal Disease Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You

For people whose kidneys fail to work -- this condition is called end-stage renal stage (ESRD). Describes the pros & cons of your choices for treatment: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, & kidney transplantation. Also discusses diet, & paying for treatment. Gives tips for working with your doctor, nurses, & others who make up your health care team. Provides a list of groups that offer information & services to kidney patients. Illustrated.End-stage Renal Disease Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You, was published 2004 under ISBN 9780788112355 and ISBN 078811235X.