The ethics of starting dialysis: an introduction

Peter Ellis; Jane Abbott

doi:10.12968/jokc.2026.0025

March 2, 2026Journal of Kidney Care

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Key Points

This work aims to address the ethical complexities involved in the decision to initiate dialysis.
Outlines the need for in-depth conversations with patients before starting treatment.
Considers various ethical perspectives related to patient choice and autonomy.
Emphasizes that the decision-making process for starting dialysis is multifaceted.
Highlights the critical role of patient discussions in ensuring ethical decisions.

Implication

This introduction discusses ethical considerations of starting dialysis based on patient conversations, highlighting its complexity.

Abstract

Peter Ellis outlines the importance of having a robust conversation with a patient before they start dialysis as the decision to start dialysis or not is ethically multifaceted

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