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Renal National Service Framework

Renal NSF Part 2 launched by UK Dept. of Health

NKF Statement on Part 2 of the Renal NSF, 3rd February 2005

Michael Hill, Co-Chair of the National Kidney Federation, said:

“The National Kidney Federation is pleased to welcome the publication of the second half of the Renal National Service Framework. Early detection and prevention of kidney failure is vital, as is the need to ensure that acute cases avoid, if possible, the progression to Chronic Kidney Disease. It is also good to see a quality requirement ensuring considerate and compassionate care for patients reaching the end of their lives. Prevention and early management, although costly, will achieve significant benefits for patients, delaying and in some cases avoiding chronic kidney disease, an immense saving in the long run and alleviating the pressure caused by the increasing incidence of kidney failure. We are encouraged to find this document placing these quality requirements into the clinical and public domain”

Click here to view a full copy of Part 2 of the Renal NSF (PDF, 41 pages, 234 Kb)