Session information
- Title:
- Case study: COPD
- Description:
- This session looks at the key issues facing patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in their last few months of life. This session uses a case study to illustrate the progression, treatment options and communication skills required to handle these issues. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen, and last updated in January 2020.
- Hierarchy:
- End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 05: Specific conditions and contexts > Case study: COPD
- Author(s):
-
Simon Dunn
- Created:
- 29 Jun 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 31 Jan 2020
- Keywords:
- 215-0507, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, breathing, breathlessness, dyspnoea, anxiety, opioids, oxygen, benzodiazepines, inhalers, nebuliser, trajectory, end-stage
- Quicklink:
- 215-0507
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Content
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Presentation
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4.8/5
Interactivity
4.7/5
4.7/5
Self assessments
4.8/5
4.8/5
- Title:
- Case study: COPD
- Description:
- This session looks at the key issues facing patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in their last few months of life. This session uses a case study to illustrate the progression, treatment options and communication skills required to handle these issues. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen, and last updated in January 2020.
- Hierarchy:
- End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 05: Specific conditions and contexts > Case study: COPD
- Author(s):
-
Simon Dunn
- Created:
- 29 Jun 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 31 Jan 2020
- Keywords:
- 215-0507, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, breathing, breathlessness, dyspnoea, anxiety, opioids, oxygen, benzodiazepines, inhalers, nebuliser, trajectory, end-stage
- Quicklink:
- 215-0507