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Fistula or Catheter: The Patient's Perspective
Booklet

Through a series of focus groups, real dialysis patients share their stories of working with their health care teams to make the choice of the best form of vascular access. Their stories show that what a person thinks does not necessarily reflect what they or others will experience. Hopefully, by learning from other patient experiences, you will be better able to make fact-based decisions when choosing the best form of vascular access for your care.

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Fistula First Dialysis Vascular Access Flyer

Fistula First Dialysis Vascular Access Flyer (Spanish)

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Hello. We hope you are feeling well today.

Please browse our Fistula First Patients’ Electronic Notebook for information on Arterial Venous Fistula (AVF) blood access, it’s here to help you attain the best possible dialysis experience. The information contained in this part of our website is here just for you – the patient. The material can be viewed on screen or printed on paper; it ranges from basic to in-depth explanations of AV Fistula use for blood access dialysis treatments. We think this information will help you get better dialysis - IF your doctor thinks an AVF is right for you.

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Freddie & Freda Fistula Patient Educational Tool
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