In this summary document Dr Noel Baxter describes tobacco dependency as a long term relapsing condition that usually starts in childhood. In the document he outlines simple steps you can take to support patients to quit including Very Brief Advce (VBA) and he outlines the treatments availab
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Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, Current, Standard, Tobacco smoking and nicotine, Winter Wrapped, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Clinical resource or information, COVID-19, Current, Respiratory tests and investigations, Winter Wrapped, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
This short FAQ helps to answer some of your questions regarding spirometry in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information please visit the ARTP website.
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, Current, Infection, Other, Standard, Winter Wrapped, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
What you need to know about flu vaccination In this article, originally writen by Gail Miles, published in 2018 and updated in 2020 by Ren Lawlor, we discuss the benefits of influenza vaccination, why we need to undertake this every year, who is eligible, which vaccines to use and dispe
Taxonomy: Current, Other, PCRU, Peer Support Network information, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
When Emma Thompson stepped into the role of chair of the South Yorkshire Respiratory Interest Group, a PCRS affiliated local group, she felt overwhelmed by the task ahead of her.
Taxonomy: Current, Other, PCRU, Professional development information, Service development and improvement, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
The PCRS Fit to Care document enables healthcare professionals of all disciplines to assess their competencies and any training needs they have to ensure they are delivering safe and effective respiratory care.
PCRS has developed a series a checklists for self-reflection, help prepare for revalidation and identify training needs. ✔
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, COPD, Current, Respiratory tests and investigations, Service development and improvement, Standard, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Guidance was published in April 2021 regarding the reinstatement of spirometry services during and post-COVID-19.
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, COVID-19, Current, Infection, News, Patient information, PCRS Produced / Collaboration, 1 hour
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging environment for the delivery of care to patients with respiratory disease.
On the 6 February, NHS England issued an update to the GP contract agreement 2020/21 to 2023–23/24. The update includes important improvements to the asthma and COPD domains.
Taxonomy: Current, Event information, Other, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Tracey Lonergan PCRS Policy Coordinator, reports on the highlights from the PCRS Respiratory Conference 2019 Service Development Stream.
Taxonomy: Asthma, Current, Event information, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Presented by Darush Attar-Zadeh and Katherine Hickman, this session challenged delegates on their prescribing habits and attention to patient behaviours, and provided tangible tools and techniques for immediate adoption into practice to improve asthma outcomes.
Taxonomy: Current, Event information, Other, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Speaker Dr Chris Dyer, Consultant Geriatrician, Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bath
Taxonomy: Current, Event information, Other, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
A discussion led by Carol Stonham MBE, Executive Chair PCRS.
Taxonomy: Current, Event information, Other, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Speaker Kevin Gruffydd-Jones, GP, Box, Wiltshire
Taxonomy: Current, Event information, Other, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Speaker Dr Anna Spathis, Consultant in Pallative Care, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.