Classifying kidney problems: can we avoid framing risks as diseases?

Clase, Catherine M; Garg, Amit X; Kiberd, Bryce A · BMJ · 2004

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Abstract

A new international classification system for kidney problems is currently being developed. How can it meet the challenges of avoiding labelling all patients with low function as having kidney disease and being usable in countries with limited resources?

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