Revised NICE guidelines for COPD publishedPosted: 24 June 2010
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has been working on a revision to their clinical guidelines for COPD. The original guideline (CG 12) has now been replaced by CG101 after a partial review of the evidence base
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Implementing the COPD National Strategy - register NOW for a meeting near you!Posted: 24 June 2010
Following the publication of the Consultation document on the National Strategy for COPD (COPD NS) in February 2010 and the SHA events around the country in March, there is now a series of meetings in the autumn - 2 per SHA - to look at how the COPD NS will be implemented. These are called ‘ Partnership working to implement the COPD NS at a local level.’ Book your place now - CLICK HERE
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Implementing the COPD National Strategy - register NOW for a meeting near you!Posted: 22 June 2010
Following the publication of the Consultation document on the National Strategy for COPD (COPD NS) in February 2010 there is now a series of meetings in the autumn to look at how the COPD NS will be implemented. These are called ‘ Partnership working to implement the COPD NS at a local level. To see the dates and venues, and sign up to one of these meetings CLICK HERE.
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COPD Assessment TestPosted: 10 June 2010
The COPD Assessment Test (CAT), developed by GlaxoSmithKline, is a new short, simple and validated assessment, intended to measure the impact of COPD on a patient’s life in an objective manner. To find an online copy of the test, the guidance documents and for more information on the CAT, please CLICK HERE
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New audit resource for PCRS-UK membersPosted: 2 June 2010
The PCRS-UK has ambitious plans to undertake a number of national primary care based audits to assess and reflect on the current practice with regard to the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions. This audit, funded by the Primary Care Respiratory Society UK, aims to evaluate some aspects of the diagnosis of COPD and the use of spirometry in COPD. If you are interested in participated in this audit please CLICK HERE
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PCRS-UK to host 6th World IPCRG Conference, Edinburgh, 25-28 April 2012Posted: 1 June 2010
The Primary Care Respiratory Society UK is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the 6th IPCRG World Conference in Edinburgh 25-28 April 2012, which will take the place of our national conference that year.
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The Essential Allergy Update for Primary CarePosted: 3 May 2010
9th September 2010, Telford International Centre, Telford
A one day meeting designed for GPs and primary care nurses hosted by: Primary Care Respiratory Society UK (PCRS-UK); the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI); in conjunction with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Education for Health
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Pictorial Electronic Patient Action PlansPosted: 3 May 2010
The PCRS-UK is pleased to draw members attention to the pictorial electronic patient action plans for asthma developed by Professor Martyn Partridge and available free online - click here
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National Tuberculosis Awareness CampaignPosted: 30 April 2009
TB Alert aims increase access to effective TB treatment for all and it has recently launched a new campaign, backed by the Department of Health, to assist primary healthcare professionals in raising awareness of tuberculosis. The campaign aims to drive up awareness of the key TB symptoms. Visit their website here |
