In countries that provide universal health care, the hospitals are eager to provide peritoneal dialysis because it is much cheaper than hemodialysis. You don't

In countries that provide universal health care, the hospitals are eager to provide peritoneal dialysis because it is much cheaper than hemodialysis. You don't take up hospital space, use up a specially trained nurse's time, and tie up expensive machinery. The problem is that peritoneal dialysis is less effective (worse for your longevity) and requires more hours. Just be aware that hospitals have their own agenda for pushing peritoneal dialysis.