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The study aims to examine how best interests decisions are made in adult kidney care and the role of family involvement.

May 10, 2026Legal StudiesOpen Access

Rotten medical compromise and the instrumentalisation of P: findings from a qualitative study of best interests decision making in adult kidney care in England

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The study aims to examine how best interests decisions are made in adult kidney care and the role of family involvement.
Conducted interviews with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses.
Explored the implications of family influence on best interests decisions in renal dialysis care.
Analyzed the concept of rotten compromise in decision making.
Healthcare professionals often pursue the 'path of least resistance' when families insist on aggressive treatment.
Compromises made can diverge from what is considered in P's best interests, leading to potential harm.
Findings highlight a conflict between legal guidelines and practical decision-making in kidney care.

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Qualitative study explores decision-making in kidney care, revealing conflicts between family wishes and best interests of patients.

Parsons et al. (2026) studied this question.

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