1. Acceptance: When a patient is diagnosed to have kidney failure, it is usually out of the blue and it comes as a shock to both the patients and their relatives. The support group will help out these patients to cope with the stress and give them a better understanding of the problem. Talking to patient who have gone through similar experience and agony is likely to help the patients in accepting the condition and to plan out the future course of action.

2. Time Factor: Doctors and nurses many a times are too busy to indulge in a detailed discussion with the patient about their conditions. When a patient for the first time hears about kidney failure they go numb with disbelief and go through a phase of denial. After hearing this devastating diagnosis they may hardly hear what the doctor has to say further. The support Group can help such patients by readily offering advice and solace.

3. Tall Claims & Quackery: Many newly diagnosed patients in our country land up with quacks making tall claims and most of the time loose out both financially and physically. They return to the practitioners in a worse condition after a few months. A support group would help in quelling the belief in these quacks and will be able to give the patients a more realistic view of their condition.

4. Finance: Kidney Failure cripples many patients financially. There are a few charitable and government funds available for such patients. The support group can help in guiding the patients to these institutions and help them in applying for these funds.