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Individuals receiving renal dialysis are either waiting for
a suitable donor kidney or cannot receive a kidney donation
at this time. Mechanized assistance on a frequent or daily
basis is provided for effective kidney functioning. Under
a doctor's supervision, these units are staffed by registered
nurses and certified technicians and operate on an outpatient
basis. These facilities are often located within a hospital
locale, or on occasion exist solely as an outpatient facility.
End-stage renal dialysis centers provide a higher level of
care for those individuals who need substantial assistance
with kidney functioning. The number of renal dialysis centers
in the United States grew significantly after the federal
government began providing financial assistance to cover renal
dialysis services for all age groups.
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