Your health history is different than everyone else’s. It’s important to take time to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider. They will guide you based on your risk factors and history with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Having regular talks with your doctor will help you take an active role in your care.
Here are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your healthcare provider:
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Getting the most out of your doctor appointment. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated January 19, 2018. Accessed.
Last reviewed May 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Adrienne Carmack, MD