Exploring the Impact of Different Types of Do-Not-Resuscitate Consent on End-of-Life Treatments among Patients with Advanced Kidney Disease: An Observational Study

Exploring the Impact of Different Types of Do-Not-Resuscitate Consent on End-of-Life Treatments among Patients with Advanced Kidney Disease: An Observational Study

<i>Background</i>: Patients with advanced kidney disease have a symptomatic and psychological burden which warrant renal supportive care or palliative care. However, the impact of do-not-resuscitate consent type (signed by patients or surrogates) on end-of-life treatments in these patien...

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Main Authors: Chiu-Hsien Yang, Chien-Yi Wu, Joseph T. S. Low, Yun-Shiuan Chuang, Yu-Wen Huang, Shang-Jyh Hwang, Ping-Jen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
palliative care
end-of-life care
chronic kidney failure
resuscitation orders
patient autonomy
advance care planning
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/8194

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