At DCI, we want patients who are on dialysis to have the quality of life they desire. If the burden of dialysis treatments is preventing this, we encourage patients to explore supportive care options that will decrease the burden of treatment and allow them to enjoy more time with their loved ones while living as well and as comfortably as possible.
Patients and their loved ones often need support in choosing whether continuing dialysis is right for them. At DCI, we are here for patients and will be a partner as patients and their families navigate difficult decisions that affect them.
For many, dialysis can not only extend your life, but improve the quality of it and be a bridge to transplant. For others, dialysis may add extra burden that prolongs suffering, particularly if you have other chronic conditions and are not eligible for transplant. Medical management without dialysis is another treatment option for you where you will continue to receive care and medicines to prolong any remaining kidney function you have and minimize the symptoms associated with end stage kidney disease. If you are concerned that the burden of dialysis outweighs its benefits, it is important to discuss this option carefully with your doctor, family, and caregivers.