Perceptions of chronic kidney disease patients regarding treatment modalities and status of medical counseling

ABSTRACT

Background: Chronic kidney disease [CKD] is a permanent condition which requires renal replacement therapy to maintain life. There are multiple modalities for the treatment of CKD including dialysis, non dialysis care and transplantation. Transplantation is not in reach of many patients and dialysis remains the only life saving treatment option for patients. Unfortunately, awareness is lacking in patients, even when they present with end stage renal disease with only immediate choice of hemodialysis