IFM | Chronic Kidney Disease Care: Essential Insights for Family Physicians

In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Emily Holwick discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the pivotal role family physicians play in its management. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jay Shubrook, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP and Katelyn Laue from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). They dive into the importance of early CKD screening, the advancements in treatment, and how family physicians can collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. The episode emphasizes the necessity of integrating CKD care into primary care practices and highlights valuable resources for both physicians and patients. The conversation also covers patient education strategies and the utilization of a multidisciplinary care team to enhance disease management.

Topics By Timestamp

00:17 Meet the Experts: Dr. Jay Shubrook and Katelyn Laue

01:41 Dr. Shubrook's Journey in Family Medicine

02:25 Focus on Chronic Kidney Disease

03:39 National Kidney Foundation's Role

04:52 Challenges in CKD Diagnosis and Management

05:51 Advancements in CKD Treatment

07:34 Collaborative Care for CKD Patients

12:20 Strategies for Patient Adherence

13:23 Resources for CKD Support

16:40 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Additional Resources

www.aafp.org/ckd

www.kidney.org

https://www.kidney.org/professionals/ckdintercept

NKF Patient Journey education program kidney.org/ckd-journey

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