Presenter: Dr Rebecca Hudson – Nephrologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital

Kidney Health Australia will present this event in conjunction with kidney specialist, Dr Rebecca Hudson. She started as a consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2023 and began servicing Hedland Kidney Service later that year. Dr Hudson’s special interests in chronic kidney disease include First Nations health and kidney supportive care.

Learning outcomes:

  • The importance of early detection for those at risk of chronic kidney disease.
  • Describe the elements of the assessment for chronic kidney disease (kidney health check).
  • Define the treatment options to delay progress of kidney disease.

If you can’t attend a link will be available on ‘Teams’ for remote health professionals to join online and will be provided upon registration closer to event date.

This event is accredited for continuing professional development (one EA hour) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

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13 Nov 2024
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13 Nov 2024
Pilbara
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