Dialysis decision-making process by Chinese American patients at an urban, academic medical center: a retrospective chart review
Abigail L. Lebovitz,
Steven A. Schwab,
Michelle M. Richardson
et al.
Abstract:Background
Clinical practice guidelines emphasize shared decision-making for kidney replacement treatment, yet little is known about the influence of cultural differences on that process. We undertook a retrospective chart review to explore the process and timing of dialysis decision making and initiation in Chinese American patients to provide quality kidney care for this population.
Design
Participants received outpatient care at Tufts Medical Ce… Show more
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