Diagnosis to Dignity: Understanding end stage renal failure
Expert Hospice17 Marras 2025

Diagnosis to Dignity: Understanding end stage renal failure

In this episode of Diagnosis to Dignity, Dr. Sendhil Krishnan discusses end-stage renal disease, or E.S.R.D., and the important role hospice plays when patients can no longer continue dialysis or curative treatments. He explains the medical signs that may indicate it’s time to consider hospice — including uncontrolled pain, severe nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, weight loss, and increasing difficulty with daily activities. Dr. Krishnan also addresses one of the most common questions families face: whether dialysis can continue during hospice, and why Medicare rules require patients to choose between the two.

Dr. Krishnan shares the story of a patient who found peace and renewed quality of life after deciding to stop dialysis and enter hospice care. Through personalized pain management, emotional support, and family-centered care, hospice allowed the patient to focus on time with loved ones rather than the exhausting cycle of treatment. This episode offers both practical guidance and a compassionate reminder that hospice is not about giving up, but about honoring dignity, finding comfort, and making the most of each day.

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