The purpose of this guideline is to define the appropriate diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease in adults. The objective is to improve appropriate investigation, prescribing, and referral of patients presenting to provider organisations in Qatar. It is intended that the guideline will be used primarily by physicians in primary care and specialist care settings.

Aspects of care included within the scope of the guideline are:

• The management approach to CKD in adults (aged 18 years and over), including the diagnosis, investigation, classification, and management of all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Aspects of care not included in this guidelines are:

• Screening for chronic kidney disease.

• Chronic kidney disease in pregnancy.

• Acute kidney injury (AKI)

• The detailed investigation or management of any underlying cause for CKD, e.g.:

• • Polycystic kidneys.

• • Post-renal obstruction.

• • Structural kidney disease.

• • Diabetes.

• • Hypertension.

• Specialist management of patients with renal transplant or dialysis.