The strange case of Mr. H. Starting dialysis at 90 years of age: clinical choices impact on ethical decisions

The strange case of Mr. H. Starting dialysis at 90 years of age: clinical choices impact on ethical decisions

Abstract Background Starting dialysis at an advanced age is a clinical challenge and an ethical dilemma. The advantages of starting dialysis at “extreme” ages are questionable as high dialysis-related morbidity induces a reflection on the cost- benefit ratio of this demanding and expensive treatment...

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Main Authors: Giorgina Barbara Piccoli, Andreea Corina Sofronie, Jean-Philippe Coindre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Elderly patients
Principlism
Narrative ethics
Haemodialysis
Palliative care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-017-0219-4

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