Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care ebook Barnett, Margaret Diesel eBooks

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care

Until recently COPD was largely neglected by health professionals and viewed as the Cinderella of respiratory conditions. Many patients were seen as heart-sink cases with a self-inflicted disease. But views are now changing and COPD, like other chronic conditions managed within primary care, has taken on a higher profile within the Government and NHS agenda. This book reflects that change. It looks at the treatment of COPD in primary care: in the GP surgery, in outpatient clinics, and through district and community nursing. COPD management does not depend on purely medical intervention; much can be done to help these patients from a psychological, social and holistic perspective to cope with their everyday activities. Patients lead a frightening existence, struggling to breathe and to cope with their symptoms. The book helps nurses and other healthcare professionals to support these patients.

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Title of ebook: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care
ISBN: 9780470033906
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Internet download file size: 2064 kb
Released online for download: 05-12-2006
Author of eBook: Barnett, Margaret

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