Subject: Re: Coat tails 1: Davita, DVA
Having watched this every day for a few years, I decided that if I ever need dialysis I would start seriously looking for a way out. That's no way to live.

You would have a way out, and many take it - just stop dialysis. If the kidneys have no function it takes about 10-14 days. Pretty unpleasant way to go, though.

My dad did dialysis for 10 years. He used DaVita when he visited us from the UK. A pretty decent life is still possible, even international travel is still possible.

No opinion on DaVita as an investment. They provide a necessary service. So does the NHS in the UK. Not sure who does it more efficiently, but I can guess.