Learn more about how you can do your dialysis from the comforts of your home.

Conservative Management

How Does it Work?

Read More about how Home Hemodialysis works.

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What is Conservative Management?

Majority of people when faced with dialysis, go on to live full and productive lives. However, for some people, conservative management is an option. This allows for the focus to be on quality of life and symptom control.

Some people feel they have lived long enough and have had a full life

Others may have many medical limitations and do not want to pursue dialysis or transplant

Some may have a terminal illness and don’t want to prolong the process

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Family and Team Involvement with the Conservative Management option

It is important to discuss this option with your family and your medical team.

Advance Care Planning allows for the patient, family members, and providers to reflect upon the patient’s goals and values to help inform current and future medical care plans, including, end-of-life care.

Speak to your doctor and request a family meeting to discuss the advanced care planning.

The doctor and/or social worker at your unit are available to explore this option if you have already begun dialysis and are considering discontinuation of treatment.

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What is Palliative Care?

Focuses on the symptoms and the stress of Chronic Kidney Disease

Treating pain management, depression, anxiety, fatigue, shortness of breath, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping.

What is Hospice Care?

This form of care still treats symptoms of the disease, but does not advance or postpone end of life.

Understanding What to Expect

Our team is here for support in all of your choices. Focusing on relief from pain and discomfort will be provided if you choose care without treatment.

You're Never Alone

You are in no way left alone. We're always here for you whenever you need, and for whatever questions you may have. Team members are available in person during business hours or on-call after hours to support any of your inquiries.