Ep 29 – Investigations for chronic kidney disease in primary care

In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Yassir Javaid (Cardiovascular and Diabetes Clinical Lead, Nene CCG) and Dr Kevin Fernando (GP Partner at North Berwick Health Centre and Education Director for GPnotebook Education) discuss the detection of chronic kidney disease in primary care. What do the different tests tell us? What are the most up-to-date guidelines on investigations for CKD, and what do they recommend we do? How often should we be conducting tests for renal function and albuminuria?More information on Chronic Conditions month can be found here (https://chronicconditions.co.uk/?__hstc=158957029.2ae8f93ce446bdfd3bebf7d4ce2b7909.1699869054653.1709900886494.1709915550264.155&__hssc=158957029.8.1709915550264&__hsfp=3581852202).Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/ep-29-investigations-for-chronic-kidney-disease-in-primary-care (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/ep-29-investigations-for-chronic-kidney-disease-in-primary-care).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).