The earlier kidney disease is detected, the better the chance of slowing or stopping its progression. As a Patient Care Provider (PCP), you can help ensure better patient outcomes by identifying at-risk patients, screening patients for CKD, and promoting patient CKD health literacy.
CKD Background
Overview, Stages, Symptoms, Prevention
- American Family Physician: Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention and Treatment of Common Complications
- Postgraduate Medicine Volume 120, issue 2, July 2008: Quick Guide to Evidence-based Chronic Kidney Disease Care for the Primary Care Physician
- National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP): CKD Quick Reference Card
CKD Screening
CKD Risk Checklist
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- a family history of chronic kidney disease
- older age
Screening Tests
- Blood pressure measurement
- Urine test for protein
- Blood test for creatinine, used to calculate GFR
GFR Calculator (Adult) | GFR Calculator (Pediatric)
Find a Nephrologist
Primary Care Physician Web Links
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National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP)
Health Professional's Overview | Free Patient Education Materials -
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
Physicians Page | Clinician Tools | Free Screening Event Schedule |Informational Brochures (multiple languages)
Patient Education Web Links
Satellite Resources for You and Your Patients
- CKD Informational Events
- Satellite WellBound Free Wellness Classes
- Satellite WellBound Center Locations
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