Throwback Thursday: Is a Patient-Centered Dialysis Behavior Contract Possible?

This blog post was made by Home Dialysis Central on October 29, 2026.
Throwback Thursday: Is a Patient-Centered Dialysis Behavior Contract Possible?

From the KidneyViews Archives

How can dialysis clinics address challenging behaviors while respecting patients’ rights and building trust?

This week, we’re revisiting “Is a Patient-Centered Dialysis Behavior Contract Possible?” by Beth Witten, MSW, LSCSW, originally published on November 9, 2017. Beth explores the limitations of behavior contracts and offers a more patient-centered approach built on shared goals, clear communication, and mutual respect.

Updated for this Throwback Thursday with current resources and services, this article reminds us that patients and staff both play an important role in building stronger relationships and working through challenges together.

Read the original KidneyViews article: Is a Patient-Centered Dialysis Behavior Contract Possible? →

From the KidneyViews Archives. Original article by Beth Witten, MSW, LSCSW, published November 9, 2017.

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