Category Archives: Discharge Planning

Dialysis and Kidney Transplant

Posted on June 26, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay ya’ll.  I’m going for the transplant. I signed up for the Transplant list with Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.  So, if you readers with two kidneys happen to be there….  LOL I’ll keep you informed as I venture … Continue reading →

Posted in A/V Fistula, Access, dialysis, Dialysis Center, Discharge Planning, ESRD, kidney, Medicare, Modalities, Modality, New Patient, Patient Responsibilities, planning, thankful, thoughts, Transplant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Dialysis and Nursing Home

Posted on October 29, 2013 by DevonTexas

It’s not uncommon that a dialysis patient or a caregiver must make the decision to enter into a nursing home.   I came across this article about what to look for when evaluating a Nursing Home.  It’s brief, to the … Continue reading →

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Discharge Planning from a Patient Perspective

Posted on July 3, 2013 by DevonTexas

This is an article I wrote for a discussion group on “Discharge Planning” but I’m sure many7 of you dialysis patients can relate to it. I never really thought about “Discharge Planning” until I came across this website on the … Continue reading →

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