Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Diagnosis; Chapter 2 Preparing for dialysis; Chapter 3 Treatment during the pre-dialysis period; Chapter 4 Types of dialysis treatment; Chapter 5 Starting dialysis; Chapter 6 Kidney transplants: the choices; Chapter 7 Building a relationship with the kidney unit; Chapter 8 Work, leisure activities and holidays; Chapter 9 Relationships with partners; Chapter 10 Carers, friends and the wider family; Chapter 11 Lifestyle for kidney patients; Chapter 12 Ways of coping; Chapter 13 What helps when you hit low points; Chapter 14 Living well; Appendix 1 Information on finances for renal patients; Appendix 2 Further reading; Appendix 3 Useful addresses; Glossary; Index

About the Author

Juliet Auer Dip. Professional Social Work, CSGQ, M/Phil (Research), Renal Patient Support Manager, Oxford Kidney Unit. She has worked with kidney patients for over 25 years.

Reviews

"This cheerful book will be a great help and encouragement to patients and their families trying to become experts on renal failure." - Dr Christopher Winearls, Clinical Director of the Oxford Kidney Unit.