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Video Decision Support and Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Advanced Kidney Disease: The VIDEO-KD Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA internal medicine·October 22, 2026·PMID 42911803

Why it matters

Advance care planning is infrequently documented for older adults with advanced CKD, despite high-stakes dialysis decisions. This trial shows a scalable, patient-facing video intervention can improve documentation and clarify treatment preferences, potentially aligning care with patient goals.

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