Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Websites

2006-03-21T23:08:00.000-06:00

These are the best peritoneal dialysis (PD) websites I've found. If you know of any more please click on "comments" below to let me know about them.

RenalWEB

2005-03-23T00:24:00.000-06:00

Dialysis Yellow Pages with web links to dialysis companies. RenalWEB promotes on-line education and training for improved patient outcomes and online forums for dialysis professionals.

NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia

2005-03-23T00:19:00.000-06:00

This is an encyclopaedia article about dialysis. The site also has many articles on many other medical topics.

Kidney Directions

2005-03-23T00:14:00.000-06:00

Baxter Healthcare site provides information on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, treatment comparisons and costs.

Your dialysis needs may change as time goes by. And if you are already living with one type of dialysis, you may be a candidate for another and not know it. Talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have.

International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis - ISPD

2005-03-23T00:11:00.000-06:00

The ISPD’s Mission is two-fold: to serve and satisfy the needs of the members of the society and to promote and advance the knowledge of the therapy of peritoneal dialysis throughout the world. The main objective of ISPD is to disseminate, on an international basis, the most up-to-date information and advances in peritoneal dialysis technology and clinical applications to improve the well-being of patients.

Independent Dialysis Foundation

2005-03-23T00:10:00.000-06:00

IDF's Mission is to care for people with kidney failure. We do this through operating dialysis facilities providing excellent care and promoting independence and rehabilitation for each patient according to his or her capacities and desires. IDF will train professionals at all levels to provide this care, support their efforts and will pursue continuous improvement in practice and results.

Dialysis Units in the USA

2005-03-23T00:03:00.000-06:00

Find dialysis treatments near you.

National Listing of Medicare Providers furnishing kidney dialysis and transplant services based on U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Bureau of Data Management and Strategy in cooperation with The Forum of ESRD Network.

DialysisEthics.org

2005-03-22T23:36:00.000-06:00

'Dialysisethics.Org' is designed to serve the dialysis community by providing an independent agency for advocacy and the advancement of dialysis patient's rights.

The site includes a discussion forum for peritoneal dialysis patients.

Dialysis Facility Compare

2005-03-22T01:53:00.000-06:00

This site is a must for anyone about to begin dialysis treatments.

The DFC tool was launched on www.medicare.gov providing information on nine facility characteristics and three quality measures on over 3,500 dialysis facilities in the United States.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse

2005-03-21T23:03:00.000-06:00

This site has a tremendous amount of information about kidney disease.

The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service, which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NKUDIC was established in 1987 to increase knowledge and understanding about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system among people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the general public. To carry out this mission, NKUDIC works closely with a coordinating panel of representatives from Federal agencies; voluntary organizations on the national level; professional groups; and State health departments to identify and respond to informational needs about kidney and urologic diseases.

Kidney School

2005-03-21T22:58:00.000-06:00

This site includes several modules useful for people affected by peritoneal dialysis.

Kidney School will help you learn to take an active role in your healthcare decision-making. Research suggests that kidney patients who become active partners in their care are more likely to live long and live well.

Kidney School is an interactive, web-based learning program in 20-minute modules. It was designed to help people learn what they need to know to understand kidney disease and its treatment, adjust to kidney disease, make good medical choices, and live as fully as possible. You decide which modules to visit and when––so what you learn is entirely up to you.

Kidney Directions

2005-03-21T22:55:00.000-06:00

This site has kidney disease information for patients, families, children and healthcare professionals.

Kidney Directions is intended for people with kidney disease and their caregivers, family, and friends. It offers basic information about kidney disease - causes, symptoms, tests - along with ideas to help maintain health and a comprehensive presentation of treatment choices.

The Forum of Forum of End Stage Renal Disease Networks (ESRD) Networks

2005-03-21T22:47:00.000-06:00

The ESRD Network program began in 1977 when the Department of Health and Human Services (formerly Department of Health, Education and Welfare) published the final regulations establishing 32 Network Coordinating Councils to administer the newly funded program. With only 40,000 dialysis patients receiving care in 600 facilities, the Networks' responsibilities focused on organizational activities, health planning tasks, and medical review activities.

American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

2005-03-21T22:40:00.000-06:00

Search for "PD" at the site for lots of peritoneal dialysis information.

Founded 35 years ago, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) exists to serve the needs, interests and welfare of all kidney patients and their families. Its mission is to improve the lives of fellow kidney patients and their families by helping them to deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. To accomplish these goals, AAKP engages in a variety of educational and supportive programs designed:

to assist patients both to learn more about their disease and to become active participants in planning and managing their treatment;
to improve patient understanding of and access to rehabilitation;
to work together for the improvement of public programs that help kidney patients meet their financial and personal needs;
to reflect the views and concerns of patients to public policy makers and others in the renal community;
and to provide a lifeline for patients in need of emotional support and reassurance that only other patients can provide.