Is Dialysis Compulsory For A ESRD Patient With Informed Consent Signed?

Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016

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Question : ESRD- Do dialysis centers understand if you decide you no longer ant to continue dialysis as long as I understand the consequences?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

In our dialysis set up it is not customary to get dialysed. As long as you understand the consequences and give an informed consent signed, one can decide to stop dialysis treatment.

I would like to know more about:

1. The country you are from
2. How did you reach ESRD. For example, diabetes, hypertension, etc
3. How many times you are getting dialysed
4. Reason to stop dialysis

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 hours later)

Thank you, it's good to know , informed signed consent :)

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Informed signed consent

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back. I am glad I was of help. Please get back to me for any doubts which needs clarification

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee