Integrating Geriatric Evaluation into End‑Stage Kidney Disease Decision‑Making: Why Are We Still Waiting?
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Clinical Decision‑Making, Functional Status, Geriatric Assessment, Principle‑Based Ethics, Renal Replacement TherapyDownloads
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