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Kidney care & dialysis
Renal supportive care
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If you have end-stage kidney disease and do not want dialysis, we can help you manage your symptoms and provide end-of-life support.
About us
Not all people with kidney disease will benefit from dialysis. We provide treatment to keep you comfortable and have a reasonable quality of life. We also provide end-of-life support to you and your loved ones.
We can provide this care via our outpatient clinics or in the inpatient renal ward (7 North) if required.
Supportive care pathway
At Austin Health, the supportive care pathway may include:
- Symptom control
- Social support
- Updates and education regarding disease progression
- Psychological support
- Rehabilitation (where necessary)
- Any spiritual supports required
- Advance care planning
- ‘End of Life’ and bereavement care
Patient-centred care model
Our patient-centre care model includes:
- Patient
- General practitioner
- Advance care planning
- Palliative care
- Renal services
- Education
Related services
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Palliative care
We work with patients and their families when they require support, from diagnosis through to death and bereavement.
