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Abstract
Chronic kidney disease stages 1 to 4 are asymptomatic health states that are not “disease”
according to previously proposed definitions of disease.
• Reduced kidney function levels, currently called chronic kidney disease, are not abnormal in
older age groups.
• The label “chronic kidney disease” can be misinterpreted by patients and can be an obstacle
to communication.
• Relabelling the stages of “chronic kidney disease” as categories of “kidney age” could
improve patient-doctor communication and patient understanding of their diagnosis.
according to previously proposed definitions of disease.
• Reduced kidney function levels, currently called chronic kidney disease, are not abnormal in
older age groups.
• The label “chronic kidney disease” can be misinterpreted by patients and can be an obstacle
to communication.
• Relabelling the stages of “chronic kidney disease” as categories of “kidney age” could
improve patient-doctor communication and patient understanding of their diagnosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E389-E393 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal |
Volume | 190 |
Issue number | 13 |
Early online date | 2 Apr 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- CKD
- chronic kidney disease
- kidney age
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Embedding effective renal care: Understanding and improving the management of chronic kidney disease in primary care
Horwood, J. (Principal Investigator) & Feder, G. S. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/12 → 30/09/15
Project: Research