Project objectives
HPA developed a plan to guide the implementation of the Renal Supportive Care Services (RSC) and develop an accountability and evaluation framework. RSC aims to address the gaps in care for patients with chronic kidney disease who chose not to commence dialysis, and patients receiving dialysis but experiencing persistent symptoms and with severe comorbidities. It integrates palliative care into the renal service to help patients to live as well as possible with chronic kidney disease. The aim of the evaluation was to quantify the savings that have resulted due to the program.