Clinical And Social Characteristics and Demographics in COPD

"A personalised, medical review will be conducted by a respiratory-trained Clinical Fellow. The Clinical Fellow will address any changes needed to optimise their lung health, any comorbidities and social situation. Education will be provided with regards to the COPD diagnosis, identifying and treating exacerbations, inhaler technique, smoking cessation and nutrition. The review will ensure any secondary prevention needs have been addressed and suggest onward referral to other services in primary or secondary care as the patient requires.~A follow up appointment will be booked during the initial appointment; to take place four to eight weeks later to identify and act upon any new clinical issues relevant to the patient's COPD and to follow up any clinical issues previously identified"