produced. (Mallick, 1999) One of the treatments available for ESRF is haemodialysis. Some patients have been observed to have "haemodialysis-resistant syndrome" (Lee, 1997, p.658) where the process does not work for them and another method to remove toxins must be implemented. (Lee, 1997)
             Haemodialysis is a process which occurs outside the body. (Mallick, 1999) It was first successfully used in 1945. There are around 250,000 people receiving haemodialysis in the United States, and over one million world wide. (Hutter,2000) Patients may receive haemodialysis at a hospital by doctors and staff, or at home which is done by themselves, relatives, or family members. As a result of financial reasons, lack of trained staff, and limited space in the hospital, the most practical and economical method is home treatment. The patient's home provides the necessary room for the equipment, and since there is little hospital staff trained to handle and perform haemodialysis it makes no difference to train the staff or
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