Handling false chronic kidney disease and diabetes treatment information

Authors

  • Sourabh Sharma Department of Nephrology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi;
  • Himanshu Verma Department of Nephrology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi;
  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-70

Abstract

While examining the social perspectives of chronic kidney
disease (CKD) and its most common cause, diabetes, a
common problem is spread of misleading information by
unqualified people. This concerning trend makes it more
difficult for patients to receive prompt and proper medical
advice, which in turn further delays their referral to
nephrologists and endocrinologists. In this communication,
we highlight the challenges and consequences of this
burning issue. We also propose the steps that various
stakeholders and policy makers should take to contain this
issue at the earliest.
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease. Community health,
Diabetes, Health education, Quinary prevention.

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Published

2024-08-23

How to Cite

Sourabh Sharma, Himanshu Verma, & Sanjay Kalra. (2024). Handling false chronic kidney disease and diabetes treatment information. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(9), 1714–1715. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-70

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 9 (2024): SEPTEMBER

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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