Pathways to palliative care for patients with chronic kidney disease

ConclusionHealthcare professionals' beliefs, values and knowledge of palliative care influence their end‐of‐life care decisions. The influence of patient, family and clinicians involves negotiation and equivocation. Health professionals support the early discussion of end‐of‐life care in CKD at predialysis education to enable clearer decision making.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - January 18, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rosalind Bull, Loren Youl, Iain K. Robertson, Rose Mace, Sarah Challenor, Robert G. Fassett Tags: Original Research Source Type: research