For a patient interested in home dialysis modalities, what are some key points that you discuss with them to help them make a decision on peritoneal dialysis versus home hemodialysis?  

1. Dialysis access: a major difference between the 2 modalities is dialysis access. Discussion with the patient should include detailed education with photos, videos, or physical examples of a PD catheter in situ and AVF/AVG/catheter. Some patients have strong feelings regarding the issue of needle ...