Reliable health information in clear language

Educational material for patients and referring clinicians, reviewed against current authoritative guidance and updated as important evidence or professional expectations change.

Foundational guides

Start with the questions patients ask most often

These concise introductions support—but do not replace—discussion with your own healthcare professionals.

Understanding eGFR

What this estimate can tell you, why trends matter and how it fits with urine testing and clinical context.

Protein in the urine

Why albumin or protein may be checked, why persistence matters and what information helps guide follow-up.

Blood in the urine

Hematuria has many possible causes. The pattern may lead to repeat testing, imaging, urology review or nephrology input.

Preparing for virtual care

A practical checklist for privacy, technology, medications, measurements and questions before a specialist visit.

Obesity as a chronic disease

A respectful health-focused overview of assessment, treatment goals and individualized long-term care.

When hospital kidney care is needed

Dialysis, kidney biopsy, dialysis vascular-access services and end-stage or dialysis-dependent kidney failure require a hospital-based pathway.

How content stays current

A living education library—not forgotten webpages

Content is organized around a repeatable editorial process: source review, plain-language drafting, physician approval, publication, and a scheduled evidence check. Important changes in clinical guidance can trigger earlier review.

MonthlyNew patient and referring-clinician content is proposed.

QuarterlyExisting pages are checked for outdated statements and broken references.

When guidance changesHigh-priority updates are flagged for physician review.

Evidence sources checked for this staging draft: July 2026. Physician approval required before live publication.

Referral-based specialist care across Ontario

Referring clinicians may submit relevant clinical information through the clinic’s referral pathway.

Referral Information