Primary Care Respiratory Update produces a regular feature article where we explore how healthcare professionals can support self-management in a range of conditions. These include:-
The resource is a current resource and has been published or reviewed within the last three years
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, COPD, Current, Health policy information, Respiratory tests and investigations, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
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
Fran Robinson talks to Dr Kevin Gruffydd-Jones about how to best manage respiratory tract infections in primary care and how careful decisions can be made when prescribing antibiotics. This article was first published in the December 2015 Primary Care Respiratory Update
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, Current, Other
An opinion sheet detailing the signs and symptoms every healthcare professional should be aware of, including red flag symptoms, to aid the diagnosis of lung cancer in primary care
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Current, Peer Support Network information, Professional development information, Advanced
The governing bodies of most healthcare professional groups require healthcare professionals to record continuing professional development (CPD) and be able to provide detailed records to submit as part of the revalidation/accreditation process for the relevant profession.
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Current, Professional development information
This document provides advice and guidance to general practitioners working in primary care who have an interest or responsibilities in respiratory medicine and wish to reflect this in their appraisal documentation.
Taxonomy: Clinical resource or information, COPD, Current
A summary of the NICE guideline for the management of COPD, highlighting the key aspects relevant to primary care.