Theme |
The management of the end of life in hemodialysis patients |
Title |
Application of advance directives in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis |
Author |
Yoshiko Nakano |
Mihama Hospital |
Author |
Yukiko Itou |
Mihama Hospital |
[ Summary ] |
Medical staff needs to understand the application of advance directives in patients undergoing dialysis.It is important to respect patients' decisions considering an individual's anxiety and pain. It is my view that patients undergoing maintenance dialysis need advance care planning to receive appropriate end-of-life care. |