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CKD referral thresholds: NICE vs SIGN vs UKKA (2025)

Compare Referral thresholds for Chronic kidney disease (CKD) across NICE, SIGN, and UKKA. Built for Adults. Setting: Primary & Secondary. Urgency: Urgent.

Why this threshold matters

Clear thresholds help clinicians answer "when do I act?" for chronic kidney disease (ckd), aligning expectations between NICE, SIGN, and UKKA. Use this side-by-side view to decide when to refer, escalate, monitor, or initiate treatment.

Decision areaReferral thresholds
SpecialtyRenal
PopulationAdults
SettingPrimary & Secondary
Decision typeReferral
UrgencyUrgent

Guideline comparison

Guideline body Position Population & urgency
NICE Position on Referral thresholds for Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Adults | Urgency: Urgent | Setting: Primary & Secondary
SIGN Position on Referral thresholds for Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Adults | Urgency: Urgent | Setting: Primary & Secondary
UKKA Position on Referral thresholds for Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Adults | Urgency: Urgent | Setting: Primary & Secondary
Clinical cues: Confirm patient population and care setting, then align with the most urgent recommendation shown. Escalate to the strictest threshold if the patient deteriorates or if local policy mandates the fastest response.

Practical takeaways

How to use this page

  • Start with the decision area: referral thresholds for Chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Note urgency: treat recommendations tagged Urgent as the ceiling for response times.
  • When bodies differ, document the rationale in the notes and follow local governance for Primary & Secondary.
  • Use the threshold index to jump to related conditions and maintain consistency across teams.

Sources

Refer to the full guidelines for exact wording and local adaptations. This summary is for rapid orientation and multidisciplinary alignment.

Related capabilities

Pair these comparisons with the governance controls teams use to evidence changes and escalations.

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