Cardiovascular risk reduction in chronic kidney disease Kidney Health Australia presents an interactive case-study based workshop to inform general practitioners about chronic kidney disease (CKD) Date Tuesday 23 July 2013 Presented by Dr Adam Hedley Nephrologist, Austin Hospital Time 7 pm – 9 pm Venue Acacia Room Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre 387 Bell St Preston (Corner St Georges Rd) Understand the relationship between kidney function and absolute Cardiovascular Risk, and the importance of addressing cardiovascular risk in patient with CKD. Know the goals for management of CKD and absolute cardiovascular risk and feel confident incorporating these into your practice. Understand the difference a CKD diagnosis will make to the management strategies, treatment targets and therapy choices for your patients. Improve patient safety by implementing practice systems to routinely assess and manage cardiovascular risk in patients with or at risk of CKD. Please RSVP by 19 July 2013. Fax 9354 0515 or email Annette Knopf at annette.knopf@ihs.org.au. Enquiries 9353 4920. Register online at nmml.org.au/events Yes, I will be attending the Chronic Kidney Disease workshop Name: This Activity has been approved by the RACGP QI&CPD program. Total Points: 4 (Category 2) Activity 767313 This course is endorsed by APEC No 0711070420 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 2 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning Program (3LP) Position: Organisation: Phone number: Dietary needs: This session is kindly sponsored by: