Psychological aspects of dialysis: a case-based discussion.

End-stage renal disease is a life-threatening condition that requires the assessment and contribution of a multifaceted treatment plan. The management of patients with kidney failure is at times very challenging and requires sudden adaptation to treat this devastating illness. The role of the professionals and the dialysis unit itself will be of invaluable help in assisting the adaptation to the disease that has impacted the life of the individual in so many spheres.