Patient and provider determinants of nephrology referral in older adults with severe chronic kidney disease: a survey of provider decision making

Patient and provider determinants of nephrology referral in older adults with severe chronic kidney disease: a survey of provider decision making

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although chronic kidney disease (CKD) disproportionately affects older adults, they are less likely to be referred to a nephrologist. Factors that influence the referral decisions of primary care providers (PCPs) specifically for old...

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Main Authors: O'Hare Ann M, Mold James W, Fox Chester, Stankus Nicole, Hemmerich Joshua, Smith Sandy G, Campbell Kellie H, Chin Marshall H, Dale William
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/12/47

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