The mark consists of the words THE ORIGINAL appearing between two lines, above the words UNCLE MIKE'S. The words MEAT SNACKS appear between the words UNCLE MIKE'S and a line. All the words appear within a circle, which is surrounded by a second circle. The top and bottom of both circles are cut off. The letter S in MIKE'S protrudes outside of the first circle, into the second circle.
Deciding not to have. dialysis does not mean a âno treatment decisionâ. Conservative. management tries to prolong the remaining kidney function, control symptoms of kidney disease and maximise health and. well-being. It provides medical and practical care and gives. support to patients, their families and carers.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition that is more prevalent in the elderly population. Usually CKD in younger patients is associated with loss of kidney function, but of patients over 65 years of age with CKD, 30% do not have progressive disease with loss of kidney function over time. CKD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and chronic renal failure.