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Big Blow for Copd, A

Synopsis
A clinical study module for nurse training that improve the contribution of the primary care team to the early diagnosis and effective care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in accordance with British Thoracic Society guidelines. Covers epidemiology, diagnosis, spirometry and reversibility testing. Experts define COPD and compare and contrast the basic pathology of COPD with asthma and consider the corresponding drug treatments. Looks at the impact of COPD on sufferers and their families, health services and society. Shows the assessment and management of patients with mild, moderate and serious COPD, including ways in which nurses can help patients to maximise their quality of life.
Series
Nursing Times Changing Practice, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)
Documentation
Accompanying notes.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
respiratory diseases; respiratory system

Credits

Director
Penny Webb
Producer
Penny Webb
Cast
Barbara Myers 

Production Company

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Boehringer Ingelheim

Distributor

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Address
Unit 1.04 Bridge House
Three Mills
Three Mills Lane
London
E3 3DU
Notes
NO LONGER ACTIVE

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