DIY dialysis at home

01/Oct/2008

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Raymond Host on dialysis at home in Australind with nurse Marsia Sakic (left) and nurse manager Debbie Fortnum.<I>Picture: Martin Kennealey</I> www.communitypix.com.au   Raymond Host on dialysis at home in Australind with nurse Marsia Sakic (left) and nurse manager Debbie Fortnum.Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au Buy this photo

DIABETES patients can now avoid regular hospital visits to receive dialysis treatment, after Home Dialysis Training began teaching people to perform dialysis in their own home.

Home Dialysis Training nurse manager Debbie Fortnum said the service provided training and a 24-hour phone support for patients.

“It’s a win-win really, because patients like that they can have their treatment from home, plus it takes pressure off our hospitals,” she said.

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