Michael J. Germain, MD, Sara N. Davison, MD, Alvin H. Moss, MD

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When Enough Is Enough: The Nephrologist's Responsibility in Ordering Dialysis Treatments Michael J. Germain, MD, Sara N. Davison, MD, Alvin H. Moss, MD American Journal of Kidney Diseases Volume 58, Issue 1, Pages 135-143 (July 2011) DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2011.03.019 Copyright © 2011 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Survival in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5. Kaplan-Meier survival curves for those with high comorbidity (score, 2) comparing dialysis and conservative groups (log rank statistic <0.001; df, 1; P = 0.98). Abbreviation: eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate. Reproduced from Murtagh et al14 with permission of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2011 58, 135-143DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2011.03.019) Copyright © 2011 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions