Journal article
End-of-Life Care Among Patients With Kidney Failure on Maintenance Dialysis: A Retrospective Population-Based Study
Abstract
Background: Nephrologists routinely provide end-of-life care for patients with kidney failure (KF) on maintenance dialysis. Involvement of primary care and palliative care physicians may enhance this experience.
Objective: The objective was to describe outpatient care patterns in the last year of life and the end-of-life acute care utilization for patients with KF on maintenance dialysis.
Authors
Hafid S; Isenberg SR; Fernandes A; Gallagher E; Webber C; Joseph M; Sood MM; Bruni A; Davis JL; Warmels G
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 11, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
1 2024
DOI
10.1177/20543581241280698
ISSN
2054-3581