Maximum Conservative Management: A Worthwhile Treatment for Elderly Patients with Renal Failure Who Choose Not to Undergo Dialysis

Abstract

This paper has been compiled from a presentation given by the first author to the “Palliative and End of Life Care in Chronic Kidney Disease: The Evidence” meeting held in London in October 2006. It summarizes some of what is known about the topic as well as the authors' research and experience in the field.