How to guides

How to guides - Address common issues in CKD

Addressing the common issues often occurring in CKD.

How to guides - Make the link - CKD, Diabetes, and CVD

Making the connection between CKD, Diabetes, and CVD is an important clinical step to prevention.

How to guides - how to Kidney Health Check with MBS item numbers

2023
Completing a Kidney Health Check and claiming the appropriate item number can be a challenge. This ‘How to...’ guide is designed to help you detect chronic kidney disease in your practice, highlighting the opportunities to claim MBS item numbers at various points throughout the Kidney Health Check process.

How to guides - Sick Day Action Plan

How to guides - Sick Day Action Plan Template

Preventing AKI during times of illness is an important element in CKD management and care.

How to guides - search for evidence of CKD using PENCAT

A short guide on practical steps to review practice data and identify people with evidence of CKD.

How to guides - refer to Nephrology

Referral Letter - Template

A short guide on what is needed for a referral to a Nephrologist, along with who should see a Nephrologist, and who can be managed in primary care. Use the letter template to add to your software for sending referrals to your local renal unit.

How to guides - stage & diagnose CKD

To stage and diagnose CKD there are a few steps to keep in mind a follow. Use this How to Guide to help.