Glomerulonephritis: A primer on the detection, diagnosis, and an appreciation for the patient experience
Focus: Understand the critical role of GN in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This module covers screening essentials (eGFRm UACR, hematuria) and the unique burden these diseases place on the patient.
Key Takeaway: Recognize when clinical markers indicate GN and necessitate a specialist referral.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the impact of early detection of GN through screening tests (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] and urine albumin to creatinine ratio [UACR]) on disease progression and patient symptom burden.
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Recognize when a patient’s eGFR and or UACR might indicate GN and refer to a nephrology specialist for complete workup.
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Compare and contrast the various pathophysiology and clinical presentations for different types of GN.
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Describe the burden that GN imparts on patients.
45 minutes
Disclosures:
The following planners and presenters have disclosed a financial relationship with an ineligible company:
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Marisa Battistella, PharmD, Speaker's Bureau [Otsuka, Bayer.]
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Jessica Coleman, MD, Speakers Bureau [AstraZeneca, ANI,Akebia, Ardelyx, Amgen/Horizon, Bayer, Calliditas, CSL/Vifor ,FMC, GSK, Natera, Novartis, Otsuka, Travere]
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Calvin Meaney, PharmD, BCPS - Speaker's Bureau [GSK], Consultant [GSK]
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the rest of the planners and presenters of this learning activity.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Accreditation Details
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (OICPD). The OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for . 75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded . 75 contact hours of credit for attendance in this module.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists: This activity is approved for .75 contact hours. UAN: JA4008105-9999-26-025-H01-P
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.