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Economic Impact of End-Stage Kidney Disease in Australia - Projections to 2020
The cost to the Australian Government of treating end-stage kidney disease from 2009 to 2020 is estimated to be around $12 billion.
This report reveals the incidence of kidney disease is growing at a serious rate and is projected to increase by more than 54% to 2020. See Executive Summary or full report.
Chronic Kidney Disease Management in General Practice
This free booklet provides a summary of current guidelines and recommendations from various sources on the management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in general practice. Formally endorsed by RACGP, ANZSN and Kidney Health Australia, this booklet provides guidance and clinical tips to help identify, manage and refer CKD in your practice, to ensure a high standard of care for your patients.
Health professionals may order this book by email health@kidney.org.au
No overseas orders available - download free copy here!

Kidney Check Australia Taskforce
Our GP education program was established in 2001. This highly regarded group manages our education program for health professionals, to improve the knowledge and understanding of 'who and how' to screen for kidney disease.
KCAT works in conjunction with prominent kidney specialists, general practitioners, practice nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals, to provide a series of educational workshop modules - FREE to Divisions of General Practice in Australia.
Contact: Ms Breonny Robson | KCAT Project Manager KCAT@kidney.org.au | Ph 08 8334 7504 | Fx 08 8334 7540
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