Acceptance is an important positive variable in accounting for HQL, however, clinicians must be aware that if patients have a high level of neuroticism they are likely to have more difficulties with this coping strategy. These results provide a better understanding of psychological determinants of HQL in CKD, which can initiate another approach of these patients by nephrologists, specific psychological interventions, or other supporting public health services.

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A multidisciplinary approach to presumed CFS yields unequivocal CFS in only a minority of patients, and reveals a broad spectrum of exclusionary or comorbid conditions within the domains of sleep medicine and psychiatry. These findings favor a systematic diagnostic approach to CFS, suitable to identify a wide range of diagnostic categories that may be subject to dedicated care.

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GPs and specialists disagree on several aspects of their mutual communication. These include the perception of accessibility, in both directions, and of the timeliness of written communication. Feedback is positively appreciated, again in both directions. Nevertheless, specialists feel that uptake of their recommendations is insufficient. Hence, there may remain significant room for improvement, which could contribute significantly to continuity of care and patient safety.