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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-017-0219-4 |