1. Briefed about PSG – aims / benefits- Ms. Malathi Venkatasan
2. Slides presentation and introduction of PSG- Dr. Shroff
3. Talk: Why renal failure patients develop anemia and how to improve the hemoglobin  level          by Dr. Georgi Abraham
4. How to balance the protein and potassium in the diet and intake of fluids: Dietician Ms. Rashmi
5. Question & Answer session

1. Myths & alternative Medicine – Mrs.Malathi Venkatesan
2. Kidney failure due to Diabetes – Dr.Vijaya, Madras Medical Mission
3. Chronic Kidney failure and what the blood tests could indicate failure – Dr.Suresh
4. Salt intake in Diet – Dr. Varsha - Dietician "Sri Ramchandra Medical College & RI"
5. Question & Answer session

1. Introduction – Mrs.Malathi Venkatesan
2. Kidney failure-Do’s & Don’ts for patients
3. Ideal diet for a dialysis Patient – Ms.Kalyani
4. Question & Answer Session

 4^th Patient Support Group: Apollo Hospital, Greams Road: 9^th June 2002

1. How to lead a normal life: Mrs. Malathi Venkatesan
2. Importance of Immunization in Kidney Failure Patient – Dr.Vijaya, Madras Medical Mission
3. Patient’s Benefits (concession/Discounts on Medicine) – Dr.Shroff
4. How to maintain electrolytes balance- Dr. Varsha - Dietician "Sri Ramchandra Medical College & RI"
5. Question & Answer session

 5^th Patient Support Group: Sundaram Medical Foundation, Anna Nagar: 8^th December 2002

1. How to recognize symptoms of kidney problem in children – Dr.Sairam
2. Patient Identity card introduced to get concession/discount on drugs & lab test-Dr. Shroff
3. How to maintain the sugar level: Dr. Varsha - Dietician "Sri Ramchandra Medical College & RI"
4. Question and Answer session

 6^th Patient Support Group: M.V.Diabetes Centre,Gopalapuram: 16^th March 2003

1. Need of rehabilitation for transplant patients: Mrs.Malathi Venkatesan
2. Diabetes in Kidney Patients – Dr.V. Mohan, M.V.Diabetes Center
3. Different concession and insurance policies for renal failure – Mr.AnanthKrishnan (Chief Reporter, The Hindu)
4. Question & Answer session