Chronic kidney disease management in general practice

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

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This education is accredited: RACGP 2 CPD, ACRRM 1 CME PD.

This education discusses the detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in general practice. Staging of chronic kidney disease is discussed and action plans for each stage are outlined. Complications of CKD are listed and the targets for various clinical features are described. The role of the management team is outlined and indications for referral to a nephrologist are discussed.

By completing this learning activity, participants will be able to:

Explore the role of the GP in preventing and detecting CKD in primary care.
Correctly stage CKD and determine appropriate clinical action plans using eGFR and urine ACR results.
Implement practice systems that identify and recall patients at increased risk of CKD for a kidney health check.

This education is sponsored by Kidney Health Australia.

Content partners:

Kidney Health Australia

Category:

Chronic conditions