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Abstract
The survival advantages associated with renal replacement therapy might be counterbalanced by its negative effects on quality of life. Cohen et al. have proposed a simple mortality prediction model to help physicians discuss prognosis and individualized palliative care with patients on maintenance hemodialysis, to enable patients and their families make informed treatment decisions.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20585316 DOI: 10.1038/nrneph.2010.42
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Nephrol ISSN: 1759-5061 Impact factor: 28.314