The views and experiences of older people with conservatively managed renal failure: a qualitative study of communication, information and decision-making

The views and experiences of older people with conservatively managed renal failure: a qualitative study of communication, information and decision-making

Abstract Background Older people with advanced kidney disease require information and support from clinicians when deciding whether to have dialysis or conservative (non-dialysis) care. There is evidence that communication practices, information provision and treatment rates vary widely across renal...

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Main Authors: Lucy Ellen Selman, Katherine Bristowe, Irene J. Higginson, Fliss E. M. Murtagh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Qualitative research
Kidney disease
Chronic
Professional-patient relations
Communication
Education
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1230-4

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