Navigating Conservative Management

Publication Description

A conversation guide to help you talk openly with your healthcare team about Conservative Management, also known as Conservative Care or Active Medical Care Without Dialysis. 

Choosing a treatment pathway for advanced kidney disease is a deeply personal decision. For many patients, Conservative Management—also known as Conservative Care or Active Medical Care Without Dialysis—offers a path focused on quality of life, symptom management, and medical support without dialysis.

This guide, co-created with patients, is designed to help you have open and honest conversations with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones while ensuring your healthcare plan aligns with your personal goals and values.

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Publication Year
2026