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Chronic Kidney Disease Management handbook

The latest 4th edition of our popular handbook 'Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Primary Care' is available for purchase or download.

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This handbook is a highly regarded, evidence-based source of information, providing guidance and clinical tips to help you detect, manage and refer patients in your practice with CKD.

Easy to use and interactive, the handbook features:

  • a quick reference guide
  • treatment algorithms
  • colour-coded staging tables
  • colour-coded clinical action plans
  • medication advice and treatment targets
  • management framework for common kidney disease complications
  • nephrology referral guidelines
  • links to fact sheets, websites, and other useful resources.

Trusted by Health Professionals

The CKD Management in Primary Care handbook is produced by Kidney Health Australia's Primary Care Education Advisory Committee (PEAK).

The handbook is endorsed as a clinical resource by:

  • The Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN
  • The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
  • The Australian Primary healthcare Nurses Association (APNA)

Resources for patients

CKD Management in Primary Care handbook

Updates to the 4th edition

September, 2022

Since the publication of the 4th edition there have been many advances in the area of kidney disease. Please refer to the updates.

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Download your copy

The handbook is available for download for free.

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Order your hardcopy

Purchase your hardcopy of the CKD Management Handbook today

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CKD-Go! App

Have access to the handbook on the go! Download the app today.

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How to guides

Taking elements from our CKD Management in Primary Care handbook and translating into practical guides for primary health care professionals.

Popular CKD handbook excerpts

CKD detection & staging algorithm

PDF, 0.52Mb

AKI sick day management plan

PDF, 0.10Mb

Nephrology referral letter template

DOC, 0.08Mb

Health professional resources

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Our supporters

We also thank the following organisations for their generous support of Kidney Health Australia:

  • AstraZeneca
  • Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly
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