Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations are the second leading cause of preventable hospitalisations in Australia.
Research shows that patients with COPD are more likely to have an exacerbation over winter.
‘Have the CHAT’ is Lung Foundation Australia’s COPD exacerbation campaign for primary care health professionals, equipping you with the tools and resources needed to keep patients well and out of hospital during winter.
The campaign encourages health professionals to complete a simple six step
checklist for each patient with COPD. Now is a great time to CHAT with your patients about the symptoms of an exacerbation:
- C – Coughing more than usual
- H – Harder to breathe than usual
- A – Any change in sputum colour and/or volume
- T – Tired more than usual (less active)
For more information, visit http://lungfoundation.com.au/havethechat or phone freecall 1800 654 301.
Visit the HealthPathway for COPD.
For a list of all localised pathways see:
Mid and North Coast Localised Pathways
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