ABSTRACT
This chapter presents ten pearls of wisdom for general practitioners (GPs) for better understanding of renal medicine and for more efficient use of resources. These pearls have been acquired from years of experience and evidence-based study by specialists in the field. Patients with a new diagnosis of hypertension should have baseline biochemistry and a urinalysis to exclude renal disease. Bladder outflow obstruction is a common cause of renal dysfunction, particularly in men. The chapter also presents advice on diagnoses often overlooked by GPs while handling patients with kidney disease. Diagnoses of the following diseases/disorders are recommended: exercise-induced haematuria, orthostatic proteinuria, proton pump inhibitors (PPI), tubulointerstial nephritis, and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The chapter then provides guidance on how to distinguish tricky differentials and finally a few tips on prescribing medications for these patients.
