Patient guides
Dialysis guides for patients and families
Plain-language guides on dialysis in Malaysia: how treatment works, what it costs, where to get financial aid, and how to look after yourself between sessions.
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Start hereBasics
What is dialysis?
What your kidneys do, when dialysis is needed, and the treatment options available in Malaysia.
Read the guide 6 min readBasics
Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis?
How the two types of dialysis compare: how they work, schedules, benefits and trade-offs.
7 min readCosts & aid
Dialysis costs & financial aid
What treatment costs at government, private and NGO centres, and help from PERKESO, zakat and other bodies.
8 min readBasics
How to choose a dialysis centre
A checklist: location, shift times, MOH licence, nephrologist cover, water quality and facilities.
6 min readCare
Your first dialysis session
What happens before, during and after your first haemodialysis session, and what to bring.
5 min readLifestyle
Diet & fluids on dialysis
The basics of fluid, salt, potassium, phosphorus and protein for people on dialysis.
7 min readCare
Caring for your AV fistula
How to look after your vascular access every day, and the warning signs that need urgent attention.
5 min readLifestyle
Travelling on dialysis
Planning a holiday or a trip home: booking a visiting dialysis slot, documents and travel tips.
5 min read
Ready to find a dialysis centre?
Search centres near you by state or town, see who accepts hepatitis B or C patients, and check which centres are on the PERKESO panel.