COPD: A Pathway To Better Management – From Hospital To GPs

ABOUT:

GP update regarding new developments in diagnosis & management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including a review of pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, exacerbation clusters, viral and bacterial co-infection, and advanced treatment options for intervention.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. List standard diagnostic tests for diagnosis of COPD
2. List some of the advanced treatment options for patients with emphysema
3. Develop a system of evaluation of COPD that identifies where escalation for hospital admissions may be required