Primary Care Tools
The tools and information available here provide guidance for primary care providers on the care of people with chronic kidney disease in Ontario.
A New Race-Free Equation for Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate
Guidance for providers on the new race-free equation for estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), including why the formula is changing, how it affects patients, and recommended practices for identifying patients with chronic kidney disease.
Health Care Provider Information
KidneyWise Clinical Toolkit
Guidance for primary care providers on which people are at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Includes clinical algorithm, evidence summary and referral form.
Medication Safety List
A list of medications commonly prescribed in primary care that should be avoided or dose-adjusted for people with chronic kidney disease.
Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE)
Learn about the benefits of using KFRE for people with chronic kidney disease in your primary care practice.