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      Meet Your Peritoneal Dialysis Care Team

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      Your home peritoneal dialysis (PD) care team’s goal is not only to keep you at your healthiest, but also to work with you so you can keep doing the things you want to do—whether it’s traveling, working or being with friends and family. You’ll receive support every step of the way. Remember, you are home, but not alone. Ever.
      Home Peritoneal Dialysis Nephrologist

      Your nephrologist

      Your nephrologist (kidney doctor) is in charge of your treatment plan. He or she will prescribe the right medicines, training and equipment for you to do PD successfully. Your nephrologist will also carefully review your progress during treatment and make any necessary adjustments. 
      Peritoneal Dialysis Nephrologist

      Your peritoneal dialysis nurse

      Your home-training nurse will also be your ongoing, main PD nurse who will work with your nephrologist and other team members to make sure your treatment plan is going well.

      At first, he or she will teach you how to do at-home PD, including how to take good care of yourself, your equipment and your treatment space. Know that your PD nurse will make sure you have all the steps mastered before you do your treatment on your own. He or she is a great resource for any questions or concerns you may have at any point in your treatment.
      Peritoneal Dialysis Social Worker

      Your social worker

      At first, dialysis may feel overwhelming since it impacts many areas of your life. Your social worker can help you cope with the emotional ups and downs that come with having a chronic condition. He or she is also your go-to person for everything—insurance questions, work, resources for medicines and financial issues, as well as connecting with local support groups.
      At-Home Peritoneal Dialysis Dietitian

      Your dietitian

      Your renal dietitian will develop a meal plan that is gentle on your kidneys, provides the key nutrients your body needs—and is tailored to the foods you enjoy. Plus doing PD will afford you more flexibility with your plan because you dialyze daily. If you think you're in for bland fare, just check out the tasty recipes of Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.!
      At-Home Peritoneal Dialysis Customer Service

      Fresenius Kidney Care customer service team

      This team will work with you to order and manage your dialysis supplies. Your home-training nurse will guide you through this process so you can get off to a smooth start.
      Learn about the freedoms of home dialysis

      LEARN ABOUT THE FREEDOM OF HOME DIALYSIS

      There are big benefits to home dialysis—including greater flexibility and fewer restrictions, so you can keep the lifestyle you love. Find out if starting or switching to home dialysis treatment is right for you.
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      Dialysis support network.

      LEAN ON YOUR LOVED ONES

      Ask for support from family members and friends. A strong support network is a big key to succeeding with your treatment plan.

      Last—and definitely not least—you

      You are, in fact, the star player of your care team. You have an enormous role in whether or not your treatment plan keeps you feeling well and able to do the things you love. Here are some of the things you can do to thrive on PD:

      • Be on time for all your training sessions and stay true to your dialysis treatment schedule.
      • Always complete your full training and treatment time. 
      • Ask questions. Take notes. Learn as much as you can during training and going forward. You can never know too much.
      • Take care of your catheter and exit site. 
      • Take your medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
      • Keep your scheduled doctor and clinic appointments.
      • Follow the customized meal plan given to you by your renal dietitian.
      • Start an exercise routine, if your doctor gives you the okay.
      • Always tell your care team about any changes or concerns you have with your health, your access site and your supplies and equipment.

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