A multidisciplinary clinic for renal patients at Singapore Clinic
It is estimated that one in 10 people world- wide are affected with some degree of kidney
impairment. With increasing burden of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension CKD is
becoming more abundant especially in low and middle income countries. In Sri Lanka the
prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease is estimated between 4-10%. Early detection of chronic
kidney disease enables measures to reduce progression.
It has been demonstrated worldwide that a multidciplinary approach to patients with CKD slows
disease progression and improves quality of life. Singapore Clinic introduces totally care for
patients with CKD with an early detection and follow up clinic, a low clearance clinic for pre
dialysis patients and a follow up clinic for Hemodialysis patients. The team at Singapore Clinic
includes a nephrologist, renal pharmacist, nursing practitioner, nutritionist and a counselor to
provide an integrated service to the patient. The patient is offered all these services in a single
clinic visit under one roof.
Singapore clinic located at -----------------------------------, also offers a state of the art
hemodialysis facility to patients with end stage renal failure. The dialysis facility is employs
experienced local and international dialysis nurses and technical staff.
Dr. Nadeeka Rathnamalala, a nephrologist with experience in the United Kingdom says that
early detection and a multidisciplinary approach to care is the best strategy to delay advanced
renal failure.