Resuscitation status and Advance Care Plans need to be discussed and clearly documented The Liverpool Care Pathway is a recognized model of EOL care in, and has been adapted for patients with end stage renal disease Recognition of a dying patient allows initiation of a multidisciplinary EOL pathway such as the Liverpool Care Pathway for hospital inpatients, and for support for families if a home death is planned. A fall in performance status is an indicator of decline.
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