CKD Management in Primary Care handbook
NEW 5th EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AND DOWNLOAD!
The CKD handbook provides guidance and clinical tips to help primary care practitioners to detect, manage and refer patients with CKD in their practice.
Why the handbook is a must have resource!
- 'go-to’ for best practice recommendations on the management of CKD in an Australian context.
- succinct, evidence-based resource, designed to facilitate decision-making on detecting and managing CKD, and provide guidance on appropriate referral to a nephrologist.
- support primary health practitioners with early detection and management of CKD by providing relevant information in accessible formats.
What's new in the 5th edition?
- Medication recommendations for slowing CKD progression and reducing CVD risk.
- Guidelines for culturally safe kidney care in First Nations Australians.
- Updated Aus CVD risk calculator and its application in CKD.
- Stepwise approach to albuminuria reduction.
- Expanded information on managing nutrition and diet in CKD.
- Revised algorithms for initial detection and diagnosis of CKD, and referral to a nephrologist.
- New sections on genetic kidney disease, heart failure, pain management, contraception and pregnancy, and hyperuricaemia.
- Updated links to further information, resources, apps, and the Kidney Health Professional Hub.
Approved resource!
The CKD handbook has been officially recognised as an Accepted Clinical Resource by 'The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) and endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), Primary Healthcare Nurses Association (APNA), the Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
**LAUNCH webinar**
Available on demand via the Health Professional Hub
Chronic Kidney Disease: new recommendations and guidelines.
Presented by Professor Karen Dwyer and Dr Chris Bollen
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CPD hours for Health Professionals
In order to self-report up to 3 CPD hours, read the CKD Management in Primary Care handbook, and complete the form (click on title to access).
CPD hours for APNA members
In order to claim up to 3 CPD hours, you are required to read the CKD handbook and complete the feedback form (click on title to access).
How to guides
Taking elements from our CKD Management in Primary Care handbook and translating into practical guides for primary health care professionals.
World Kidney Day 2024 Launch Event at Royal Adelaide Hospital
