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Other Practice ToolsAsthma UK Emergency Care Pack A resource produced by Asthma UK to assist healthcare professionals who work in settings where they are likely to encounter people having an asthma attack and ensure a better level of service for people with asthma. The pack can be access via Asthma UK here Asthma Control Test The Asthma Control Test™ (ACT) is a simple five-point questionnaire, which is self-completed by patients. Each item is scored from one (poor control) to five (good control) and the scores added to give a final score with a maximum of 25. Click HERE to download your copy. British Lung Foundation’s ‘Invisible Lives Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – finding the missing millions’ An epidemiological survey and report (2007) identifying hot spots for COPD across the UK. To view the key findings of the report or download the full report click here COPD Assessment Test (CAT) The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a questionnaire for people with COPD. It is designed to measure the impact of COPD on a person's life, and how this changes over time. The CAT is very simple to administer, and aims to help clinicians manage a patient's COPD better.The development of the COPD Assessment Test was funded by GlaxoSmithKline. Click HERE to access. IPCRG Smoking Cessation Advice The IPCRG (International Primary Care Group) launched Tackling the Smoking Epidemic – international practical guidance for primary care professionals on smoking cessation which can be accessed by clicking here. It is accompanied by a desktop helper, slide sets, consensus statement and other supporting documents 12 Point Lung Cancer Plan The United Kingdom Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC) produced a 12 point plan (November 2007) to help double lung cancer survival and eradicate the huge national inequalities that exist in lung cancer. Click here to access the UKLCC website and the 12 Point Plan. PCRS-UK is a member of the United Kingdom Lung Cancer Coalition - click here for more information. |
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