Once a person has been diagnosed with kidney disease, it is important to start considering options for dialysis. Dialysis treatments can be done either at home or in a dialysis center, and there are multiple types of dialysis access methods which are used to connect the body to the dialysis machine. To help home dialysis patients and their caregivers understand the different types of access, Healthmap offers a guide to “Types of Access for Dialysis” in our online Patient Resources library. Download it in English or Spanish using the links below.