ABSTRACT
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) cannot be cured of their underlying conditions. Because the dialysis itself has an important impact on the patient’s lifestyle in terms of personal time involved and compliance required, the patient’s own perception of health or quality of life (QL) is highly relevant for clinical practice. Therefore, it is necessary to define, measure, and act on assessments of the patient’s health that are more broadly defined than life versus death.
