Identification and Referral of Patients With Progressive CKD: A National Study  L. Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, Misty U. Troll, MPH, Bernard G. Jaar, MD, MPH, Donna I. Myers, MD, Neil R. Powe, MD, MPH, MBA  American Journal of Kidney Diseases  Volume 48, Issue 2, Pages 192-204 (August 2006) DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2006.04.073 Copyright © 2006 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig 1 Correct identification of CKD and recommendations for referral by physician specialty. *Adjusted for years in practice, practice setting, percentage of clinical time, census region, and patient race and comorbid conditions. **Adjusted for correct identification of stages 3 to 4 CKD, years in practice, practice setting, percentage of clinical time, census region, and patient race and comorbid conditions. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2006 48, 192-204DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2006.04.073) Copyright © 2006 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig 2 Diagnostic studies recommended* by physicians for the evaluation of a hypothetical patient with progressive CKD. (A) Serological and hematologic studies, (B) immunologic and virological studies, and (C) urine and radiological studies. *Adjusted for patient race and comorbid conditions. †Complete blood count. ‡Magnetic resonance angiography. □ = Family practice physicians; ▧ = general internists; ■ = nephrologists. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2006 48, 192-204DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2006.04.073) Copyright © 2006 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions