Kidney failure is associated with a high mortality rate. To survive on dialysis, a patient must be wise and have self control. In this book, the keys to surviving dialysis are reviewed in a simple outline form. The handbook is written to help patients with kidney failure understand the important action steps they can take to increase their likelihood of survival on dialysis therapy. Mastering these basic concepts and understanding the importance of monitoring measurable outcomes will give patients with kidney failure the tools needed to thrive while receiving dialysis therapy.