This live virtual session with Dr. Philip McFarlane, MD, PhD, FRCP(C) took place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as part of the accredited 2026 Primary Care Expert Series.
When and where
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET
Location: Live online
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
Interpret eGFR and urine ACR patterns and trends to confirm and stage CKD appropriately in primary care.
Apply evidence-based strategies to slow CKD progression and reduce complications, including blood pressure optimization, kidney protective pharmacotherapy when indicated, and medication safety considerations.
Identify high-risk features and progression patterns that warrant nephrology referral, urgent assessment, or closer follow-up planning.
About the speaker
Dr. Philip McFarlane is a nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease and diabetes. He serves as Medical Director of Home Dialysis and Chief Nephrologist of the Live Kidney Donor Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
This series is supported by educational grants from L’Oréal Canada, Duchesnay, Organon and Lupin.
Watch on demand
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