Tampa, Fla., Aug. 20, 2008 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to announce the availability of its updated Advisory on Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). This brochure is part of AAKP’s “Advisory” series which provides information on the importance of adequate dialysis.

The Advisory on Peritoneal Dialysis helps patients understand how PD adequacy is measured. It also provides suggested weekly targets, information on how to check on the adequacy of PD and why it is important to maintain proper nutrition. Patients can also find a list of important questions they should consider asking their doctors and the members of the dialysis staff.

“As a patient myself, I know how important knowledge of my treatment options is to my overall healthcare,” stated Kris Robinson, AAKP Executive Director/CEO. “We want patients to be able to work with their healthcare team to make the best healthcare choices possible.”

To receive a FREE copy of the AAKP Advisory on Peritoneal Dialysis, contact AAKP at 800-749-AAKP or download a copy from the AAKP Web site. AAKP would like to thank Baxter Healthcare Corporation for its generous support of the development and distribution of this brochure. 

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AAKP is the voluntary, patient organization, which for more than 35 years, has been dedicated to improving the lives of fellow kidney patients and their families by helping them deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. The programs offered by AAKP inform and inspire patients and their families to better understand their condition, adjust more readily to their circumstances, and assume more normal, productive lives in their communities.