Biological basis of child health 15: understanding the renal system and common renal conditions in children

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Why you should read this article

to enhance your knowledge of the structure and functions of the renal system

to recognise some of the renal conditions that may be seen in children and to understand how these are managed

to count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD, or you may wish to write a reflective account (UK readers)

to contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)

Authors

Kate Davies

Associate professor of paediatric prescribing and endocrinology - London South Bank University, and honorary research fellow in paediatric endocrinology, Queen Mary University of London, London, England

Suzanne Bradley

Renal clinical nurse specialist - Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, England

Doreen Crawford

Consultant editor of Nursing Children and Young People and nurse adviser - Crawford-McKenzie, Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England

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