Which is better, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis?
Neither modality is better than the other. The choice is a personal preference, but one impacted by your individual situation. People who choose peritoneal dialysis like the freedom that comes with it; they are also capable and interested in performing the treatment themselves. Persons who prefer hemodialysis often want someone else to be responsible for performing the actual procedure. Sometimes, because of how your body is responding to a given modality, your doctor may have to decide to switch you to another type of dialysis.
