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Proud of this Kidney International paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.ki.... Nephrology involves optimal delivery of treatments that prolong life, preserve & replace organ function. The art lies in shaping this care to the person.
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Figure 1 | Patients have diverse preferences that reflect individual variation in what they consider important. Those planning for life with kidney failure want control over their futures and tend to desire autonomy in treatment decision-making. They will trade off the potential benefits of treatments against an over-riding desire to minimize disruption of daily and family life, responsibilities, and interests. The treatments that patients plan for and receive reflect complex processes involving many actors. Familial, community, societal, cultural, spiritual, clinical, and informational factors shape preferences, restrict or provide treatment options, and guide decisions. Skill, investment, and intentional practice are needed to ensure that patient preferences carry weight in decision-making.
August 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM