Denial of Dialysis Patient for Treatment Before Vacation
September 12, 2025
A patient undergoing dialysis requested to reduce his treatments so he could go on vacation with his wife, but the hospital denied his request. This denial is not unique, as there are other dialysis patients who have made similar requests and received negative responses. Marios Kouloumas, the honorary president of OSAK, emphasized that access to treatment is a fundamental right for patients. He also pointed out that overburdened dialysis units should not complicate patients' lives. Denying access to treatment can lead to serious consequences for patients' mental and physical health.