Collaborative end-of-life decision making in end stage renal disease.
Patients newly diagnosed with end stage renal disease are faced with many treatment decisions. The decision-making process should follow some well-defined steps. These start with the decision to initiate dialysis and may end with a 'do not resuscitate' request or even a withdrawal from dialysis. The nephrology team can lead the patient and family through this process by providing timely, realistic information to help them make the best decisions. End-of-life decision making should be a part of the initial long-term care planning done with every patient and family.
Loftin
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Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Beumer
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*