On December 13, 2019, the College of Pharmacy, GMU, conducted a Symposium on Clinical Decision Making in Kidney Disease at Thumbay University Hospital in GMU campus. The symposium was organized in collaboration with CCAD and SKMCA. Pharmacy and medical professionals of different healthcare facilities in northern emirates participated in the event. The symposium was awarded 8 CMEs from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE. Sessions in the symposium covered key aspects of kidney care towards better decision making;
- Pharmacology Updates of Diuretics – Dr. Ahmed Al-Abd, GMU
- Clinical Decision Making in Kidney disease Fluid and Electrolyte Management – Dr. Dixon Thomas, GMU
- Polypharmacy and Kidney Impairment Case Discussions – Dr. Hebah Tayyem, SKMCA
- Principles of Estimating Kidney Function for Drug Dosing in Patients with Compromised Kidney Function – Dr. Wasim El Nekidy, CCAD
- Kidney Transplant Care – Dr. Sandra El Hajj, CCAD
- Critical Care of Kidney Patients – Dr. Laila Rkieh, CCAD
- Clinical Decision Making in CKD Anemia – Dr. Asim Ahmed, GMU
- Clinical Decision Making in CKD Diabetic Nephropathy – Dr. Syed Gillani, GMU
- Clinical Decision Making in CKD Bone Mineral Disorders – Dr. Kishore Sundararaj, GMU
Many drugs or their metabolites are eliminated through the kidneys. A decrease in kidney function results in the accumulation of toxins. Many drugs or pathological conditions could cause kidney injury. It is of paramount importance for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to decrease preventable kidney injuries and manage medicines in patients with impaired kidney function for improving clinical outcomes. Pharmacists and other health professionals need to be empowered with better clinical decision-making regarding kidney care.
Dean Sherief Khalifa of the College of Pharmacy indicated that the event emphasizes the importance of a collaborative care model for integrated kidney care. Such academic and healthcare institution partnerships will improve education, practice, and elevate the pharmacy profession.