Table 3.
Withdrawal of dialysis
| Palliative care involved (n = 48) | Palliative care not involved (n = 83) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis withdrawn | 35 (72.9%) | 15 (18.1%) | <0.001 |
| Documentation of discussion prior to withdrawal of dialysis | 30 (85.7%) | 13 (86.7%) | NS |
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