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Ethical considerations: educational programme for assisting staff.

G Bolinder1, K Söderström, K Göthlin

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

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Advancements in dialysis allow treatment for complex older patients, raising ethical questions about life support and overtreatment. Healthcare teams face complex decisions with diverse perspectives from patients, families, and professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Geriatrics
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Dialysis techniques have advanced, enabling treatment for elderly patients with complex comorbidities.
  • This demographic shift presents new challenges in clinical decision-making regarding intensive treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complex treatment decisions faced when managing elderly patients undergoing dialysis.
  • To highlight the ethical considerations surrounding life support and the risk of "over-treatment" in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of perspectives from healthcare professionals, patients, families, and social workers.
  • Review of ethical guidelines and clinical practice concerning dialysis in older adults.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Healthcare providers grapple with defining appropriate levels of care and avoiding excessive treatment.
  • Divergent viewpoints exist among patients, relatives, doctors, nurses, and social workers regarding treatment goals and end-of-life care.

Conclusions:

  • Ethical frameworks are crucial for navigating complex treatment decisions in elderly dialysis patients.
  • Interdisciplinary communication and shared decision-making are essential to address concerns about overtreatment and life support.