Dialysis Where It is Needed — Even on Vacation
DaVita offers dialysis services to people travelling to Malaysia from other countries. It’s a good idea to call ahead to be sure the centre you will be visiting has all the information they need and so you can make sure you have all necessary documents prepared in advance. Find a centre near your travel destination or map out your travel plan based on our centre locations. You can also email DaVita for assistance on arrangements at contactus.my@davita.com.
Tips to Travel on Dialysis Treatment
If you are receiving your kidney problem treatment, you are still capable of travelling with confidence. However, you should remember to get approval from your doctors and ask them about what adjustments to dialysis dose or medication may be necessary.
As a dialysis patient, you should start planning your trip at least two months before you go so that your dialysis care team can make a proper arrangement for your kidney dialysis treatment at the nearby dialysis centre.
Preparing your trip earlier can help in ensuring the smooth-running journey of the entire trip. Here are some suggestions for dialysis treatment during travel that you can follow :
- Let your family know about your travel plans.
- Bring certain important phone numbers as well as copies of your medical records with you while travelling.
- Let people who are travelling with you know where your medical records are kept and what your medical needs might be.
- Bring enough of your medications with you, also enough for emergency situations such as lost luggage or spilled drinks. Always remember to keep some copies of your prescriptions with you.
