COPD in Primary Care
All a GP Needs to Know about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Description:... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of Australia's most common respiratory disorders- being the fourth leading cause of death among men and the sixth among women-it is widely associated with people over 65 and is already regarded as one of Australia's most common respiratory conditions. Its prevalence is predicted to increase exponentially as society's population ages.The importance of COPD has become increasingly recognised and the large numbers of people with the condition who previously received little or no care are now being properly assessed and managed, largely in primary care. This surge of interest in the condition has been led by collaboration between specialists, GPs and respiratory nurses, and this book is an example of the level of knowledge and commitment that has resulted. The authors have written with admirable clarity and their hands-on practical approach to the subject makes the book accessible without lowering any academic standards.The field is moving fast and this Australian adaptation has been extensively revised to reflect changes in treatment and management advice. In particular, a chapter has been added about the new Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines as well as a chapter on the Australian CODPX guidelines by the Australian Lung Foundation andthe Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. There is also fuller discussion of oxygen therapy and palliative care.
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