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Collaboration between hospital and primary care can improve the management of diabetic nephropathy

South 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.

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The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease, Vol. 4, No. 3, 202-204 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/14746514040040031001


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