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Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr., MD - Improving Adherence to Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of COPD: Practical Strategies for the Healthcare Team to Optimize Patient Care
Go online to PeerView.com/NBT860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in COPD discusses evidence-based guidelines to diagnose and treat COPD, as well as multidisciplinary strategies to increase adherence to treatment. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Employ evidence-based guidelines to diagnose patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Create treatment plans for patients with COPD according to evidence-based guidelines to minimize exacerbation risk, preserve lung function, and improve quality of life, Discuss opportunities for members of the healthcare team to improve care for patients with COPD and minimize time constraints on primary care physicians, Apply strategies for patients to become more engaged in their care to improve adherence to treatment regimens.