title: Breathing space.
abstract: Plans for a national service framework for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were announced recently. Care tailored to individual needs pays dividends.
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Heslop
mesh_terms: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012934:Social Isolation
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists