Bio:

Rahmah AL Doulah was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. She earned her medical degree from Maastricht University in The Netherlands, followed by completing her residency training in Internal Medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Currently, she is in the process of completing her fellowship training at Mayo Clinic, Arizona, which is expected to conclude in June of 2023. As a fun fact, it's worth mentioning that Rahmah belongs to a family of 13 sisters, making her one of a dozen daughters who share a strong bond and a unique perspective on life.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

• Evaluate the prognostic factors associated with initiating dialysis in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease, including survival rates, quality of life, and potential complications.
• Explain the ethical considerations and potential conflicts that may arise in shared medical decision-making for initiating dialysis in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease, including the role of patient autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence.
• Develop a comprehensive approach to shared medical decision-making regarding the initiation of dialysis in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease, including the use of decision aids, informed consent, and communication strategies.
• Identify the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shared medical decision-making for initiating dialysis in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease, including the involvement of hepatologists, nephrologists, social workers, and palliative care specialists.
• Assess the impact of cultural, religious, and personal beliefs on shared medical decision-making regarding initiating dialysis in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease.
• Analyze the potential benefits and risks of dialysis initiation in non-transplant liver candidates in end-stage liver disease, including the potential for symptom relief, improved quality of life, and potential complications such as infection, bleeding, and decreased mobility.