Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care - Couverture souple

Barnett, Margaret

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470019840 ISBN 13 : 9780470019849

Editeur : Wiley, 2006

Synopsis

Until recently COPD was largely neglected by health professionals and viewed as the Cinderella of respiratory conditions. Many patients were seen as heart-sink cases with a self-inflicted disease. But views are now changing and COPD, like other chronic conditions managed within primary care, has taken on a higher profile within the Government and NHS agenda. This book reflects that change. It looks at the treatment of COPD in primary care: in the GP surgery, in outpatient clinics, and through district and community nursing. COPD management does not depend on purely medical intervention; much can be done to help these patients from a psychological, social and holistic perspective to cope with their everyday activities. Patients lead a frightening existence, struggling to breathe and to cope with their symptoms. The book helps nurses and other healthcare professionals to support these patients.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Margaret Barnett, COPD Nurse Specialist, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470019840
• ISBN 13: 9780470019849
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 230
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• Personne responsable: non disponible