Supportive care for the renal patient
2004·276 pages
Evidence-based medical guide to palliative and supportive care for kidney patients, covering ethics, dialysis decisions, and end-of-life care.
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Evidence-based medical guide to palliative and supportive care for kidney patients, covering ethics, dialysis decisions, and end-of-life care.
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This book provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of supportive care for the nephrology patient. An international group of contributors emphasize the continuum of palliative care from the time of diagnosis through to end-of-life care and the issues surrounding withdrawal of dialysis. The book addresses the psychological impact of the disease, the importance of involving the patient in making decisions about their care, ethical considerations, the role of the family and the multidiscipl...
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will contain mild spoilers
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No profanity; professional medical language throughout
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Recurring medical ethics on dialysis withdrawal, withholding, and care access
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