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Your Personal Health Information and Privacy Q&A [English] Permalink Public

Questions and Answers for BC Kidney Patients Kidney care services are delivered through dialysis units and chronic care clinics across the six BC health authorities. The BC Provincial Renal Agency (BCPRA), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating these services. Our goal is to ensure equitable access to high quality care no matter where patients live. The BCPRA must manage personal health information under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This Act makes the Agency and its staff accountable for how it collects, uses and discloses your personal information. (English)

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Surrey Kidney Care Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes information for newly referred CKD patients on their first meeting at the Kidney Care Centre. (English) Colour

Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stopping Dialysis Treatment [English] Permalink Public

‎For any patient on dialysis, there may come a time when he or she may feel that dialysis no longer improves their quality of life or meets their personal and health care goals. If this happens, the patient has the right to discontinue dialysis treatments and opt for conservative care. This booklet describes what to consider. (English)

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Diabetes Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with diabetes and kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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Placing a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter [English] Permalink Public

Describes how to care for yourself after a peritoneal dialysis catheter has been put in place either in the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit or the Operating Room. (English) Colour

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Hemodialysis Eating Guidelines (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you are on hemodialysis, you might need to follow some or all of these guidelines for sodium, fluids, protein, phosphorus, and potassium. Your dietitian works with you to plan a diet that is specific to your needs. (English) Colour

Home Peritoneal Dialysis [English] Permalink Public

Home peritoneal dialysis could be right for you. This resource describes the benefits of home peritoneal dialysis and answers common questions. (English) Colour

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Vaccinations for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on vaccinations after your transplants. (English)

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Kidney Pre-transplant Clinic (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Your kidney doctor has referred you for a pre-kidney transplantation assessment. Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant is an operation (surgery) in which a healthy donated kidney is transplanted into your body. (English) Colour