THE first national standard on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been launched by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare.
Released today, the standard offers support for clinicians and healthcare services on managing COPD.
The aim of the standard is to reduce potentially preventable hospitalisations and improve the overall outcomes for those experiencing COPD by providing guidance around best practice in the disease's assessment and management.
The guidelines also focus on the palliative care needs of people with COPD.
Around 1 in 13 people in Australia over 40 live with COPD, with some interventions able to ease symptoms.
To download a copy of the standard, CLICK HERE.
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