Metabolic Encephalolopathy

So they now have the results of his EEG: He has metabolic encephalopathy. This explains Bill's impaired mentation. They think this might be due to kidney failures. According the the web, encephalopathy secondary to renal failure could be easily reversed by dialysis. And yet his nephrologists are saying he doesn't need it as of today, according to the doctor on call. This doctor on call, Dr. Pham, is another really young looking Asian doctor with somewhat of a curt manner. HE could not explain why he was not ready for dialysis today. We will have to wait until tomorrow AM when his nephrologists return.