Our son was diagnosed as having nephrotic syndrome five years ago. Luckily for him, and for us as parents, he is clinically managed at a small general hospital by a generalist paediatrician, which has meant that information is readily accessible and our questions are answered directly. This was particularly helpful in the early days of the syndrome because, with correct parental and clinical management life is virtually normal for both patient and family—even though our son suffers frequent relapses. …