title: The process of implementing a CKD clinic.
abstract: Chronic kidney disease patients are complex, and usually have multiple comorbid conditions. It is evident that a CKD clinic can improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. It is widely recognized that education, patient empowerment, early recognition of the disease, and appropriate and timely interventions in patients with CKD can positively influence the clinical outcomes in this population. So why is it so difficult to deliver CKD care?
authors.affiliation: Southwest Kidney Institute, USA.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.forename: Berne
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yee
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001130:Arizona; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation; D011209:Power, Psychological; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000458:organization & administration