Chronic hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 cared for by the public health system have higher mortality than those treated in private facilities: analysis of the Brazilian dialysis registry.

Helbert do Nascimento LimaFabiana Baggio NerbassOsvaldo Merege Vieira NetoRicardo SessoJocemir Ronaldo Lugonnull null

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2022)

The type of health insurance did not influence the access of hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 to an intensive care unit, but patients with private health insurance had a lower mortality risk.

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