Application of Clinical Guidelines in Diagnosing and Managing Anemia in Patients With CKD CME

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Release Date: May 29, 2008; Valid for credit through May 29, 2009

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Discuss the presentations of patients with comorbidities and the NKF K/DOQI guidelines for anemia of CKD
  2. Describe guidelines for nephrology referral and the need for primary care clinicians and nephrologists to work collaboratively, outlining referral recommendations
  3. Describe the components of a comprehensive patient education program to assure adherence to the treatment plan
  4. Evaluate the impact on outcomes of implementing new and emerging strategies for management of patients with anemia of CKD
Authors and Disclosures

Dominic Raj, MD
Disclosure: Dominic Raj, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants for educational activities from Roche. Dr. Raj has also disclosed that he has served as an advisor or consultant to Roche and Amgen.


Anne G. Le, PharmD, RPh
Disclosure: Anne G. Le, PharmD, RPh, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


John F. Kross, DDS
Disclosure: John F. Kross, DDS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships


 
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