MTP 016 APreserving Renal Function in Chronic Kidney Disease Presented in cooperation with the American Society of NephrologyClinical questions to be addressed:How do you identify CKD and assess its severity?What are the essential issues in the long-term management of CKD and when should referral to the nephrologist be considered?When should you consider starting phosphate binders, vitamin D, or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents?What are the appropriate drug treatments to lessen proteinuria, and what is the goal of treatment?How do you prevent acute kidney injury in the patient with CKD?