This protocol outlines the procedures for conducting routine spirometry in COPD in primary care. Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.
This resource, whilst written by an experienced healthcare professional and peer reviewed at the time of publication, has not been reviewed within the last three years and therefore does not take account of recent evidence or guidance. The resource is provided as a reference tool only and the user should take into account the date that the item was published as being the date the material was considered accurate and complete.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides concise advice, based on current international (GOLD) and UK guidelines, on the management of stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a summary of the key aspects of managing exacerbtions of COPD in primary care including a sample self management plan
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet aims to provide information on the key components of a structured review for patients with COPD
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides advice for people with COPD on how to promote self-care and enable patients to self-manage more effectively
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet describes hospital-at-home services which provide treatment and support for patients allowing provision of care in the comfort of their own environment.
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
A summary of the use of personal action plans in the management of asthma including information on types of plans and how to implement them
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
A PGD developed for primary care nurses required to undertake reversibility testing to aid diagnosis. Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
A PGD to provide structured guidance on the administration of oral prednisolone to adults and children of 2 years of age and older presenting with an acute episode of uncontrolled asthma.
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes the key factors to consider in diagnosing asthma in children in line with national guidance
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
A PCRS-UK Quick Guide to the diagnosis and management of asthma based on the BTS/SIGN national guidance and incorporating recommendations of the the Royal College of Physicians National review of Asthma Deaths, the NICE Quality Standard for Asthma and the NICE guidance on the use of inhaled
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
An opinion sheet detailing special situations which should be considered in the management of asthma in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes the key important factors to consider when identifying and managing high risk asthma
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes key factors to consider in managing and caring for adolescents with asthma
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet provides information and advice on the management of acute exacerbations of asthma in primary care