Ethical issues and obligations with undocumented immigrants relying on emergency departments for dialysis

Ethical issues and obligations with undocumented immigrants relying on emergency departments for dialysis

Abstract Undocumented immigrants with end‐stage renal disease in the United States are uniquely disadvantaged in their ability to access dialysis. This article examines the unique circumstances of the medical condition and healthcare system, including the relevant legal and regulatory influences tha...

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Main Authors: Nicholas H. Kluesner, Norine McGrath, Nathan G Allen, Monisha Dilip, Jay Brenner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Subjects:
dialysis
emergency‐only dialysis
EMTALA
end state renal disease
ethics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12590
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