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Respirology
It’s time to ‘Have the CHAT’ – Management and prevention of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – QI&CPD – Category 2
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
3
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2018-07-13
Learning objectives
After completing this program, GPs will be better able to:
- Determine what defines an exacerbation, and review the importance of managing exacerbations early and preventing future exacerbations.
- Counsel patients to recognise the signs of an exacerbation and the importance of slowing the progression of the disease which occurs with each exacerbation.
- Implement timely interventions to reduce the risk of exacerbations in all patients with COPD, including patients who have frequent exacerbations.
- Consider the adverse effects associated with exacerbations and COPD treatments.