MEAH95
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We have a bit of a disagreement at my work on interpretation of test results.
An example would be: Patient is seen for CKD, congestive heart failure, hypertension and various other issues. The doctor never states the stage of CKD.
However he does have an estimated GFR in the test results.
Is it appropriate to pull the Estimated GFR and give the patient a stage of CKD?
Or
Should the provider be queried to give their clinical opinion of the patients status?
Any references or resources you have on the topic would be greatly appreciated!
An example would be: Patient is seen for CKD, congestive heart failure, hypertension and various other issues. The doctor never states the stage of CKD.
However he does have an estimated GFR in the test results.
Is it appropriate to pull the Estimated GFR and give the patient a stage of CKD?
Or
Should the provider be queried to give their clinical opinion of the patients status?
Any references or resources you have on the topic would be greatly appreciated!
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