An outcomes strategy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in England

Source: Department of Health http://www.dh.gov.uk

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Date of publication:  July 2011

Publication type: Strategy

In a nutshell: Sets out six objectives to improve outcomes for COPD and asthma through high-quality prevention, detection and treatment and care services.  There is also a link from the abstract page to an Assessment of the Impact of Equalities and the Government response to the consultation.

Length of publication:  56 pages

British Journal of Healthcare Management, Volume 15, Issue 7 COPD Supplement

Source: British Journal of Healthcare Management, Volume 15,  Issue 7 Suppl (13 July 2009)

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal articles

In a nutshell: This recent supplement includes several articles covering COPD strategy and services, including the ‘Better Breathing for Life’ Project, an innovative scheme that aims to improve care for patients with COPD throughout Lambeth and Southwark.

Length of publication: various

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