Consultant nephrologist Robert Lewis explains why and how primary care practitioners have become more involved in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with clear definitions and information on what happens to normal function as the condition progresses. Tests and markers are explained, including estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria detection.
Nursing Standard. 29, 29, 30-30. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.29.30.s32
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