Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in primary care | Online

Hosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with Kidney Health Australia

General practitioners play an essential role in initiating treatment to slow the progression of CKD and reducing cardiovascular risk. Initiating treatment early, ensures pharmacotherapies can be commenced before the disease has progressed too far and gives patients the best chance of better outcomes.

This webinar will deep dive into chapter 2 Managing CKD of the 5th edition Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary Care handbook and key management strategies that will introduce a PRESCRIBE, REDUCE or AVOID classification system for medications in people with CKD. A ‘sick day management plan’ to avoid acute kidney injury and further damage to the kidneys, will be outlined, including which medications should be temporarily stopped when an individual with CKD is sick or dehydrated.

Learning outcomes:
1. Outline the key management strategies for all people with CKD.
2. Identify best practice pharmacological therapies for an individual with CKD in the primary care setting.
3. Describe a plan to prevent acute kidney injury in individuals with CKD who are sick or dehydrated.

Audience: GPs and other health professionals.

ACRRM approved CPD activity. Educational activities 1 hour, ACRRM activity number: 36274
RACGP approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. Educational activities 1 hour, RACGP activity number: 891566

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