Introduction:

there is an increasingly aging population and with it, a raise in non-communicable chronic diseases, among them Chronic Kidney Disease stands out for its asymptomatic evolution in the first stages, which constitutes a challenge for the family doctor.

Objective:

to establish the historical background and current situation of the professional performance and upgrading courses for the family doctor on Nephrogeriatrics in primary health care.

Method:

an exploratory study was conducted. A documentary review was carried out as an empirical method; applying procedures of logical thinking, induction-deduction and analysis-synthesis.

Results:

there are deficiencies in the care of nephrogeriatric patients basically due to insufficiencies found in the upgrading courses; the modes of acting that must be integrated for a better management of Nephrogeriatrics from the primary health care were identified.

Conclusions:

the historical background and current situation of family doctor performance along with professional upgrading courses on Nephrogeriatrics in primary health care are established; defining the professional modes of acting for the family doctor on Nephrogeriatrics.

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