Should I stop kidney dialysis?

References

Citations

  1. Cohen LM, et al. (2003). Practical considerations in dialysis withdrawal. JAMA, 289(16): 2113–2119.

  2. Cohen LM, et al. (2000). Dying well after discontinuing the life-support treatment of dialysis. Archives of Internal Medicine, 160(16): 2513–2517.


Author: Bets Davis, MFALast Updated: July 31, 2006
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Shelly R. Garone, MD - Palliative Care

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