Needlephobic,, GREAT -- I am so glad that this unit is a good one and, more important, that your neph cares -- this is good news - And, to validate how you feel -- YES - BLACKBALLING IS ALIVE -- it happens ALL the time and for anyone who thinks it doesn't - well, they are very wrong -- All I can say is GLAD YOU ARE IN A SAFE PLACE NOW WITH A DOCTOR WHO CARES AND WILL GO TO BAT FOR YOU.. HURRAYYYYYRoberta Mikles, Dialysis Patient Safety Advocatewww.qualitysafepatientcare.comproblems with your care, at your unit -- call 1-800-847-8842 (not connected to the dialysis industry, advocates helping patients)