Continuing Medical Education
Management of patients with chronic kidney disease
Abstract
Co-operation between primary healthcare workers (clinic staff and general practitioners) and nephrologists is essential and the ability
to refer patients timeously should be on a pre-negotiated and organised basis. This article deals with these aspects, including follow-up
guidelines and management and treatment strategies, including lifestyle changes where indicated and referral for end-stage renal failure,
i.e. for dialysis and transplantation.
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T Gerntholtz, Life Fourways Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
G Paget, Division of Medicine (Nephrology), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
P Hsu, Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
A M Meyers, Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Klerksdorp Hospital, and National Kidney Foundation of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Date published: 2015-02-08
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