A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman from remote Central Australia with ESKD has strong cultural ties to her community 1200 km from the nearest dialysis

Question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman from remote Central Australia with ESKD has strong cultural ties to her community 1200 km from the nearest dialysis unit. What dialysis modality should be prioritised?

Accepted Answer

Home peritoneal dialysis with community nursing support

Answer

Nocturnal in-centre HD

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Conservative management

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In-centre HD in the city

Answer

Kidney transplantation only

Indigenous Dialysis Modality — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman from remote Central Australia with ESKD has strong cultural ties to her community 1200 km from the nearest dialysis unit. What dialysis modality should be prioritised?