Rate of renal function decline, race and referral to nephrology in a large cohort of primary care patients

Conclusion.Nephrology referrals are more common in fast CKD progression, but referrals are underutilized. Nephrology referral is more common among blacks but its ’ association with rate of decline does not differ by race. Further studies are required to investigate the benefit of early referral of patients at risk of fast CKD progression.

Source: Family Practice - February 21, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research