
NKF-KDOQI Guidelines
The National Kidney Foundation has a well-deserved reputation for developing and implementing medical programs which have had a significant positive impact on improving outcomes for patients. These include clinical practice guidelines published under NKF's KDOQI brand. Since 1997, we have published 22 guidelines on topics ranging from vascular access for dialysis patients to chronic kidney disease itself. We are proud of those guidelines and the way they have helped the kidney community, in addition to individual patients and medical professionals, make better informed decisions about improving care. All these guidelines followed the rigorous KDOQI process, were developed by independent volunteer work groups and were funded by more than a dozen companies within the kidney disease field. ![]()
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Guideline Development and Methodology
Disclaimer and Acceptable Use Policy
Guiding Principles for Corporate Relationships (PDF* 40 KB)
National Kidney Foundation Advisory on KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines




