Caring for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Joint Opinion of the Ambulatory Care and the Nephrology Practice and Research Networks of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy

An increasing number of patients are developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Appropriate care for patients with CKD must occur in the earliest stages, preferably before CKD progresses to more severe stages. Therefore, recognition and treatment of CKD and its associated complications must occur in p...

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Published in:Pharmacotherapy 2005-01, Vol.25 (1), p.123-143
Main Authors: Zillich, Alan J., Saseen, Joseph J., DeHart, Renee M., Dumo, Peter, Grabe, Darren W., Gilmartin, Cheryl, Hachey, David M., Hudson, Joanna Q., Pruchnicki, Maria C., Joy, Melanie S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Care - methods
Ambulatory Care - standards
chronic kidney disease
Comorbidity
Expert Testimony
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - epidemiology
Kidney Failure, Chronic - physiopathology
Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy
Nephrology - standards
patient care
pharmacists' role
Practice Guidelines as Topic - standards
primary care
Quality of Health Care - standards
Societies, Pharmaceutical - organization & administration
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Summary:An increasing number of patients are developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Appropriate care for patients with CKD must occur in the earliest stages, preferably before CKD progresses to more severe stages. Therefore, recognition and treatment of CKD and its associated complications must occur in primary care settings. Patients with CKD often have comorbid conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, creating specific considerations when treating these diseases. Also, these patients have CKD‐related conditions, including anemia and renal osteodystrophy, that are not traditionally evaluated and monitored by the primary care practitioner. Collectively, many opportunities exist for pharmacists who practice in the primary care setting to improve the care of patients with CKD.
ISSN:0277-0008
1875-9114
DOI:10.1592/phco.25.1.123.55628