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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