Reflective exercise
- What types of questions should be asked when a patient presents with a cough?
- Which ‘red flags’ would trigger a referral to the pharmacist?
- Are you able to signpost your patients to take part in local pulmonary rehabilitation courses?
Useful resources
- NICE guideline CG101: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management (this is due to be updated later in 2016)
- British Lung Foundation – Patient helpline: 03000 030 555
- British Thoracic Society
- Respiratory Education UK
- Patient UK (for leaflets).