title: 'How long have I got doctor?' The development and validation of a new prognostic model.
abstract: In the current issue of Kidney International, Floege et al report the development and external validation of a prognostic score for patients starting haemodialysis. The model performs well and appears robust in various sub-groups and in external validation. This commentary takes a systematic approach to considering the generalisability of the results and applicability of the prognostic score to wider clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: UK Renal Registry, Learning and Research, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Steenkamp
authors.affiliation: 1] UK Renal Registry, Learning and Research, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK [2] School of Social and Community Medicine, Bristol, UK [3] Renal Unit, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Caskey
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000401:mortality*; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000401:mortality*