Exploring the outcomes and implications of the latest national COPD audit.
Publication of the clinical strategy for COPD is expected at the end of the year and it is anticipated that this will provide a structure to improve management of the condition. The latest national COPD audit has shown that although services have improved since the last audit in 2003, there are key areas in COPD management that need to be improved. This article analyses the results of this audit and the implications for practice.
Prigmore
Samantha
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St. George's Healthcare Trust.
Pursey
Nancy
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