[The refusal and on the suspension (but, perhaps, not even on the beginning) hemodialysis replacement]

The possibilities offered by scientific progress and technology are, more and more pressing questions about the limits of care:not in the perspective indicated by the policies of cost containment as a promotional support of the defense of fundamental rights of the human person. The Author explores the circumstances in which we must ask yourself some questions before or discontinuation of dialysis replacement. Discusses the scientific evidence and the recommendations contained in international documents, formulating a draft operational perspective advance care planning with 10 statements from which to draft a consensus document professional Italian.