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Collaboration between hospital and primary care can improve the management of diabetic nephropathySouth West Thames Institute for Renal Research, St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1AA, UK, nicola.thomas{at}epsomsthelier.nhs.uk The incidence of end-stage renal failure (ESRF) due to diabetic nephropathy is increasing. Nicola Thomas considers the role of patient empowerment as a tool to reduce the onset and progression of this condition. She outlines a study to facilitate an understanding of the scope for improving renal management of diabetes in primary and secondary care.
Key Words: diabetes renal microalbuminuria prevention patient education.
The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease, Vol. 4, No. 3,
202-204 (2004) |
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