Choosing not to have dialysis - Kidney Care UK

Choosing not to have dialysis

One of the options for treating advanced kidney disease is to manage your symptoms and not have dialysis. This leaflet provides information about the option of choosing not to have dialysis and is aimed at adults over the age of 18.

Publication date: 12/2023

Review date: 12/2026

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