title: Searching for new care models for chronic kidney disease.
abstract: Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased death risk. The estimated size of this high-risk population is too large for effective care to be delivered by nephrologists alone and will require models of care delivery that include partnerships with primary-care physicians and incorporate physician extenders. Studies show that some of these care models provide outcomes similar to those seen with nephrologists as sole providers; whether they are cost-effective or improve satisfaction with care remains to be demonstrated.
authors.forename: Anuja P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Rajnish
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mehrotra
mesh_terms: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents