The use of renal dialysis has increased substantially in Sweden since the early 70’s. This has contributed not only to an increased survival rate among patients suffering from renal insufficiency, but also to an improved quality of life.

Today, many patients can lead a fairly normal life, with significant influence on their own treatment. The medical technological development has made substantial progress, but – as this, the first Swedish renal care index shows – a lot remains to be done, in order to ensure individual patients reap the full benefits. Both counties and renal clinics have now to maximise the possibilities open to them to offer a consumer friendly renal care with a minimum of medical risks and inconveniences for the patient.

The renal care index 2007 shows how well the 21 counties manage to live up to current consumer demand for good renal care.