Prevalence, Types and Recognition of Cognitive Impairment in Dialysis Patients in South Eastern Sydney.
Elaine KwanBrian DraperZoltan H EndreSamuel B HarveyMark A BrownPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2020)
Although cognitive impairment is common in dialysis patients, there are low levels of detection by clinical teams. Cognitive screening of dialysis patients should be incorporated as part of wider assessment and determination of management goals such as individuals' capacity to self-care and provide informed consent to treatments. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.