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Article: LIFESTYLE: Tips for people on haemodialysis (HD).(Features)
- Article from:
- The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
- Article date:
- June 12, 2004
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TRAVEL is possible for haemodialysis patients but it has to be planned in advance. You will probably have to allow about two months for holidays in the UK and longer for overseas. There are many holiday destinations that provide HD facilities for patients abroad.
* Talk to your renal unit about your plans as they may be able to provide you with details of recommended units.
* It is important to note that the unit abroad will need to have the same quality of dialysis treatment that you are used to.
* The actual treatment may be ...