Hemodialysis: Withdrawing from Dialysis and the Role of Palliative Care
Does this patient have a poor prognosis? Answer the “Surprise Question”: “Would you be surprised if the patient dies within the next 6 months? Generally these will be patients over 75 years of age with at least one comorbidity. What tests to perform? The simplest test is to answer the “Surprise Question.” A more accurate…
