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Course Summary

Respiratory Palliative care

Overview

Background
- Including definition and prognosis.
Assessment
- How to assess someone with a possible exacerbation ofCOPDand differential diagnosis
Management
- How to manage an exacerbation of COPD and options for referral. What should be considered when end-of-life care is required
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Goals

During this course you will learn how to:

Recognise, diagnose, and assess the severity of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Refer appropriately to specialist services.
Offer treatment where appropriate.
Communicate effectively with people with end-stage COPD and their carers/families to plan future and palliative care.

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COPD - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Exacerbation and End of Life Care

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