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Think Kidneys has recently developed a new patient leaflet for those who have suffered acute kidney injury to help them understand the condition, what they can do to improve their kidney health and how to prevent it reoccurring. The leaflet has been produced in conjunction with the British Kidney Patient Association and is endorsed by the Royal College of GPs. The leaflet is free to download…
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What no one knows about Christmas this year is that it almost didn’t happen. Just think of the consequences of me not showing up – all those expectant children waiting for me to arrive and leave their presents, regardless of whether they’ve been good or bad. The planning, the shopping, the letters written, the wrapping! Looking back it was inevitable really. You can’t expect an old man like…
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Comms on a Page provides you with the latest brief messages about progress on the Think Kidneys programme. More detailed information can be found across the website
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A second publication this month from Think Kidneys is a useful resource for download entitled ‘Recommended minimum requirements of a care bundle for patients with AKI in hospital’. This publication does what it says in the title and is prepared as guidance and is not a prescribed approach. The information provided can be tailored for local needs and was prepared for hospitals which don’t currently have a…
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Andy Lewington and Sarah Harding on behalf of the Risk Workstream The Risk workstream of the Think Kidneys programme has devoted a lot of time into looking at how people “at risk” but who haven’t had Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) can be identified and cared for to minimise their risk of an event. There are no specific treatments for the most common forms of AKI other…
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