Complete this form if you have been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, or are receiving kidney dialysis. You may be eligible for coverage of anemia treatment medications, which will eliminate the need for frequent blood transfusions.
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Hemodialysis is when blood is cleaned outside of the body using a machine and an artificial kidney filter. Treatments are usually done three times a week in a centre (also called a unit or clinic) with dialysis machines. Where can I get hemodialysis on PEI? There are four...
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis done at home either by the patient or, in some cases, with the assistance of a care giver. What are the benefits of peritoneal dialysis? With peritoneal dialysis you can: dialyze at home set your dialysis schedule manage your own...
A kidney transplant is an operation to place a healthy kidney in your body. This kidney will do enough work to keep you healthy. You will have to take medication for the rest of your life to prevent your body from rejecting your new kidney. Some patients may need to go on...
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Health and Wellness has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to deliver the Registered Nursing Bridging Program (RNBP) to internationally educated nurses to update their credentials to meet the competencies set out by the College of...