Where can HD be performed?
Hospital or Dialysis clinic
Home
In-centre / Self-care Hemodialysis
Home
Medical staff are available to support you over the telephone
 
Do you need a partner (or carer) for home HD?
  • If you have problems seeing, hearing or using your hands and arms, you will need a partner to assist you
  • Your dialysis team will assess if you require a partner (or carer)
Things to consider
  • You and your partner (or carer) will complete a training program
  • Flexible schedule without travelling to a centre
  • Increased independence
  • A dialysis machine will be installed in your home
  • Storage space is required
  • Electrical and water systems may need to be modified
In-centre / Self-care Hemodialysis
Medical staff are available to support you, if you need help
 
Things to consider about at In-centre / Self-care Hemodialysis

Many clinics and hospitals offer HD treatment:

  • In-centre HD treatment is completely managed by trained staff
  • Self­-care HD treatment is managed by the patient and assisted by medical staff, if required
  • The schedule is usually three times a week
  • Transport is needed to and from the dialysis centre
  • There is an opportunity to see and talk to other patients and staff
Hospital or Dialysis Clinic
Medical staff are present during your treatment
 
Things to consider about at hospital or dialysis clinic

Many clinics and hospitals offer HD treatment:

  • In­-centre HD treatment is completely managed by trained staff
  • Self­-care HD treatment is managed by the patient and assisted by medical staff, if required
  • The schedule is usually three times a week
  • Transport is needed to and from the dialysis centre
  • There is an opportunity to see and talk to other patients and staff