title: Interviewing prospective patients for peritoneal dialysis: a five-step approach.
abstract: Interviewing the prospective patient for peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a critical step in the development of a relationship between the patient and the PD nurse. Individualizing information for the patient and significant others promotes confidence in making an informed decision. This article presents a five-step approach for interviewing the potential patient for PD.
authors.affiliation: CAPD Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luongo
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D018579:Patient Selection; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013664:Teaching Materials