Kidney transplantation provides longer survival and better quality of life than dialysis for patients with end-stage kidney disease. However, complications and allograft failure are common.1 The clinical course of patients with allograft failure tends to be complex and variable.2,3 Navigating the experience of allograft failure—including decisions regarding dialysis, retransplantation, or conservative management—can therefore be emotionally challenging for both patients and providers.
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