Most dialysis centers require the following information to assess your health and plan for your treatments with them:
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Most dialysis centers require the following information to assess your health and plan for your treatments with them:
• The dates you need dialysis treatment
• Your name, address, phone, etc.
• Medical history and recent physical exam reports
• Recent lab results
• Recent EKG
• Recent chest x-ray
• Your dialysis prescription and 3 to 5 recent treatment records
• Dialysis access type
• Special needs or dialysis requirements
• Information about your general health
• Insurance information
• Where you will be staying in the area
• List of the medications you take during treatment and at home
This information will be sent to your destination center for review. It is important for the doctor and transient center to know as much about you as possible to care for your needs while visiting their center. In addition to mailing your records to the center, you should hand carry a copy with you.
Don’ t overdo it! Be realistic when planning activities. Allow enough time to enjoy sightseeing outings and activities without becoming overtired. Also, be sure to watch your diet and fluid intake. Before you begin your trip, you will most likely have a doctor assigned to you by your transient dialysis center. Find out how to contact the doctor when you first arrive. If you do become ill, call the dialysis center or doctor as instructed.
Travel-for-All strongly recommends that prior to travelling while on dialysis you consult with: a) your physician b) your insurance provider