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Published on: August 24, 2019
Practice-based commissioning and COPD in Easington
1Intermediate Care, Easington. linda.wells2@nhs.net
Abstract:
In Easington the local practice-based commissioning (PBC) group and NHS County Durham and Darlington Community Health Services set up a working group, comprising of GPs, nurses, ambulance services and social workers, to examine local care services for patients suffering from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The new COPD pathway was launched in August 2008. The new clinical pathway has delivered greater efficiencies, cost savings and improved patient satisfaction.
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