Formula estimation of glomerular filtration rate: have we gone wrong?
review · Level V
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Abstract
<b>Paul D Giles</b> and <b>David A Fitzmaurice</b> argue that the introduction of estimated glomerular filtration rate to screen for chronic kidney disease in primary care will lead to pressure on specialist services and create patient anxiety without clear proof of benefit
Medical subject headings
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Kidney Failure, Chronic