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Referral criteria

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To be eligible for referral to the Kidney Society, patients must meet the following criteria: 

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stages 4 or 5. 
  • Must reside in Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland, or Northland.
  • Must be a New Zealand resident. 
  • The patient must have given consent for the referral. 

Who can refer? 

  • Healthcare professionals (GPs, renal specialists, nurses, allied health professionals, etc.) Patients can also self-refer. 

If you or someone you know meets these criteria, get in touch with us.

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