Nephrology

New quality standard on chronic kidney disease on World Kidney Day

NICE has launched its new quality standard for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults. The launch coincides with World Kidney Day(10 March). The quality standard on CKD defines high quality patient care, and includes such statements as: people with CKD are assessed for disease progression; people with CKD are assessed for cardiovascular risk; people with established renal failure have access to psychosocial support (which may include support with personal, family, financial, employment and/or social needs) appropriate to their circumstances; and, people with CKD are supported to receive a pre-emptive kidney transplant before they need dialysis, if they are medically suitable.
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National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence