title: [Evaluation of prescription and interpretation of microalbuminuria by general practitioners].
abstract: Microalbuminuria is well recognized as an independent marker of early renal failure in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. We describe here the french results of an international study on the use and interpretation of microalbuminuria by general practitioners. A case history based questionnaire upon a type 2 diabetic patient was sent to 600 general practitioners in the Champagne-Ardenne Region to identify their habits in terms of prescription and of results interpretation. The analysis of the results shows a great variability of practices, regarding the procedures of urine collection, the units used, or the decision limits. These discrepancies can lead to inappropriate care of the patient. Even though national recommendations on the use of MA have been made, this study highlights the necessity for general practitioners to refer to concerted and consensual practices.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de biologie et de recherche pédiatriques, American Memorial Hospital, CHU de Reims, France. nschneider@chu-reims.fr
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Aakre
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thue
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sandberg
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Durlach
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gillery
mesh_terms: D000419:Albuminuria / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D010821:Physicians, Family; D055553:Prescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D055553:Prescription Drugs