EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine. This module focuses on end of life care in COPD.
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.
EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine.
EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine. This module focuses on structured respiratory review in COPD and asthma.
EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine. This module focuses on reducing admissions and unscheduled care in asthma and COPD.
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A PCRS-UK Practice Improvement Worksheet to assist practices in delivering appropriate, evidence-based care and review following discharge for an asthma-related event.
This opinion sheet provides information on the structured delivery of the key components for asthma review
This opinion sheet provides simple guidance for GPs on those respiratory conditions which are seen rarely in priumary care but which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lung disease
A protocol which provides advice and guidance to nurses and healthcare professionals working in primary care on how to deal with acute exacerbations of COPD; The Microsoft WordTM version has been produced to allow for local adaptation s
A simple checklist to assist in systematic routine asthma review
A protocol offering advice and guidance on conducting systematic asthma reviews in primary care
A protocol for use in primary care, subject to appropriate aurthorisation, which provides guidance on the management of acute asthma in primary care. It should be used together with the Patient Group Directive (PGD) on the administration of salbutamol in primary care
This opinion sheet outlines the fundamentals for the diagnosis and management of sleep apnoea in primary care
This opinion sheet, based on the British Thoracic Society’s Guidelines on the management of Community Acquired Pneumonia, summarises the key aspects of the management of pneumonia in primary care
A protocol providing practical guidance on the routine assessment and review of people with COPD. Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.