How early do you involve palliative care in the management of a CKD Stage 5 patient who does not wish to pursue renal replacement therapy?
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When do you involve palliative care in the management of a CKD Stage 5 patient who does not wish to pursue renal replacement therapy?
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Nephrology · University of Pennsylvania
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I tend to refer as soon as they are clear that they do not want to pursue renal replacement therapy for a couple of reasons:
(1) By CKD 5, even if they do not have uremic symptoms, it is nice to establish longitudinal care with palliative care so that there is a strong relationship with trust when p...
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