Primary reasons for recommending referral to a nephrology service (n = 103)
| Reason | n (%) |
|---|---|
| GFR decline >10 ml/min/1.73m2 over 5 years | 69 (67) |
| GFR decline >5 ml/min/1.73m2 in 1 year | 16 (15.5) |
| Proteinuria | 13 (12.6) |
| Complications of CKD | 1(1.0) |
| Progression to CKD stage 4 or 5 | 4 (3.9) |
CKD = chronic kidney disease. GFR = glomerular filtration rate.