Home Modalities

The recently concluded Davita Home Modality University was quite a remarkable success.
The presentations were concise and straight to the point.
Part of the take home from the meeting is the growing recognition and awareness of the usefulness of all forms of home modalities as alternative to conventional in-center hemodialysis.
The cost saving compared to conventional in-center dialysis is quite substantial.
The quality of life and life expectancy on peritoneal dialysis is comparable if not superior to conventional hemodialysis.
It is therefore advisable that patients with chronic kidney disease be exposed to the different forms of home therapy early in the course of the conversation.
This will enable the patient and supporting family members get the necesary knowledge needed to make an informed decision.
This is the first in a series on Home Modality to follow.
Watch out.