(Solution) HLT 305 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 – Kidney dialysis machines


Course 

HLT 305 Legal And Ethical Principles In Health Care


Instructions  

What ethical issues surround the use of kidney dialysis machines? What roles do you think social or economic factors play in decisions? Do the rich and poor have the same access? What criteria would you use to decide who would receive dialysis if the resource was limited?

SOLUTION  

Treatment for end-stage kidney disease is a major economic challenge and a public health concern worldwide. The use of hemodialysis (HD) machines is to artificially filter wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately. “Hemodialysis is one way to treat advanced kidney failure and can help you carry on an active life despite failing kidneys” (Hemodialysis, 2019). …..please click the icon below to purchase the solution at $5