Update on COPD Management for Primary Care

This study day gives you a foundation knowledge in COPD and is suitable for beginners and those needing an update. This is NOT the equivalent to undertaking a course in managing patients with COPD in your practice. You will revise the respiratory system and gain a better understanding of how the condition of COPD impacts on this and on the body more systemically. You will learn about the impacts of COPD as an inflammatory condition on other comorbid conditions.

Aims of the session:

• Knowing how we assess for a correct diagnosis

• Gaining an overview of diagnosis and treatment guidelines including NICE and GOLD

• Understanding what a good COPD review looks like - Comorbid Condition Awareness

• Smoking depression scoring, inhaler technique and nutrition

• Showing personalised action plans (PAPs)

• Treatment - Stepping up and Stepping down

• Understanding responsible prescribing

• Emergency Care - are rescue packs appropriate?

• End of Life Planning