Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctorabout peritoneal dialysis. Print the list of questions below, add any special concerns you may have and take it to your next appointment.

Is peritoneal dialysis (PD) a good treatment for me?

Which type of PD do you recommend for me?

What does PD feel like?

How do I know if I have an infection like peritonitis?

Who will give me training?

How will PD affect my work life? My home life?

How should I change my diet?

How much should I exercise?

Is there someone I can talk to about personal concerns, like family problems?

Where can I talk to other people who have faced this decision?