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Percentage of patients who were never counseled regarding different treatment modalities. Item # 9: When was the last time a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician, or other medical staff) talked to you about the importance of not missing your dialysis treatment? Item # 10: How often does a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician, or other medical staff) talk to you about the importance of staying for the entire dialysis time during your dialysis treatment? Item # 20: When was the last time a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician or other medical staff) spoke to you about your medicines? Item # 21: How often does a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician or other medical staff) talk to you about the importance of taking medicines as ordered? Item # 39: When was last time a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician, or other medical staff) talked to you about your diet? Item # 40: How often does a medical professional (your doctor, nurse, dietician or other medical staff) talk to you about the importance of following a proper diet?