Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3847017 | Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The ever-growing population of patients with CKD has prompted an increasing emphasis on earlier identification and proactive management by primary care providers. The provision of effective CKD care will necessitate a collegial relationship between the primary care providers and nephrologists exists. In this paper, barriers to the development of this working relationship, potential solutions within existing practice patterns, and newer ideas for effective communication will be explored.
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Authors
Beth Pellegrino, Rebecca J. Schmidt,