Type: Clinical resource or information, Health policy information Clinical Area: COPD, Respiratory tests and investigations Status: Current
An excerpt from the December 2016 issue of Primary Care Respiratory Update with Bronwen Thompson in discussion with Monica Fletcher, Chief Executive, Education for Health and PCRS-UK members Dr Stephen Gaduzo and Judith Lawrence on the new certification scheme which aims to raise standards of spirometry for respiratory diagnosis
A summary of the NICE guideline for the management of COPD, highlighting the key aspects relevant to primary care. Led by Dr Kevin Gruffydd-Jones with contributions from Dr John Haughney, Dr Rupert Jones, Chris Loveridge and Dr Hilary Pinnock this booklet provides evidence-based concise guidance for primary care healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of COPD.