1. The primary care face of COPD.
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Booker R
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OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases , *PRIMARY care , *QUALITY of life , *LUNG diseases , *RESPIRATORY obstructions - Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an important, long-term condition that places burdens on patients, carers and the health service. Early diagnosis and appropriate, holistic, long-term continuity of care are key to reducing the burden of COPD and enabling patients and carers to achieve the best possible quality of life, from diagnosis to end-of-life care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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