RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Justification for a home-based education programme for kidney patients and their social network prior to initiation of renal replacement therapy
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 677
OP 681
DO 10.1136/jme.2011.042366
VO 37
IS 11
A1 Emma K Massey
A1 Medard T Hilhorst
A1 Robert W Nette
A1 Peter J H Smak Gregoor
A1 Marinus A van den Dorpel
A1 Anthony C van Kooij
A1 Willij C Zuidema
A1 R Zietse
A1 Jan J V Busschbach
A1 Willem Weimar
YR 2011
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/37/11/677.abstract
AB In this article, an ethical analysis of an educational programme on renal replacement therapy options for patients and their social network is presented. The two main spearheads of this approach are: (1) offering an educational programme on all renal replacement therapy options ahead of treatment requirement and (2) a home-based approach involving the family and friends of the patient. Arguments are offered for the ethical justification of this approach by considering the viewpoint of the various stakeholders involved. Finally, reflecting on these ethical considerations, essential conditions for carrying out such a programme are outlined. The goal is to develop an ethically justified and responsible educational programme.