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ArticleInternal medicine journal2026

Practical recommendations for treating patients with chronic kidney disease in Australia: a multidisciplinary approach.

M P Schlaich, W P Abhayaratna, R Audehm, E I Ekinci, R J MacIsaac, A J Nelson, A Sharma, C Pollock

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M P SchlaichDobney Hypertension Centre, Medical School, University of Western Australia - Royal Perth Hospital and RPH Research Foundation, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
W P AbhayaratnaSchool of Medicine and Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
R AudehmDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
E I EkinciDepartment of Medicine, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
R J MacIsaacThe Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
A J NelsonAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
A SharmaPlatinum Medical Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
C PollockKolling Institute, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

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backgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health challenge in Australia, affecting ~10% of the adult population and contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and CKD frequently co-exist; therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to manage these conditions. Recent advances in pharmacological therapies, particularly for diabetic kidney disease (DKD), can improve clinical outcomes. Current guidelines may not fully address the complexities of CKD management across all levels of care in the Australian context.

objectiveTo develop simple, practical, evidence-based recommendations to guide healthcare practitioners in improving CKD management across Australia.

methodsA multidisciplinary panel of eight healthcare practitioners (nephrologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists and general practitioners) employed an adapted virtual nominal group technique to achieve consensus on CKD management recommendations.

resultsThe panel developed nine unique recommendations; five achieved consensus, and four were in accordance with GRADE guidance: Both urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) should be assessed regularly in patients at increased CKD risk. Most patients with CKD can be managed in primary care, with specialist referral when required. Ensure all cardiometabolic risk factors are assessed and managed proactively. For patients with diabetic kidney disease, consider the four pillars of therapy.

conclusionThese multidisciplinary consensus recommendations provide actionable guidance for Australian healthcare practitioners to improve CKD management across all levels of care, addressing the unique needs of the Australian healthcare landscape.

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Patient Care TeamPractice Guidelines as TopicRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAustraliaDiabetic NephropathiesGlomerular Filtration RateHumansRisk Factorsalbuminuriacardiometabolicchronic kidney diseasediabeteshypertensionrisk assessment

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