What is the purpose of a pre-dialysis assessment?

The purpose of a pre-dialysis assessment is to evaluate the patient’s current health status and plan appropriate interventions. This comprehensive evaluation serves multiple functions: it helps healthcare professionals understand the patient's overall physical condition, identify any complications related to kidney disease, and assess any other comorbidities that may impact treatment options and outcomes. By gathering this information, clinicians can formulate a tailored treatment plan that addresses the patient's specific needs, ensuring that the chosen interventions enhance their health and quality of life.

While establishing a treatment schedule, reviewing insurance information, and determining transplant eligibility are important components of patient care, they are not the primary aim of the pre-dialysis assessment. Instead, the focus is on assessing health status and planning interventions, which ultimately contribute to more informed and effective treatment strategies moving forward.