COPD decision support tool
Published by: Prescribing Decision Support
Publication date: April 2021
Created by Prescribing Decision Support, a spin-out of Keele University, based at the Centre for Medicines Optimisation.
The decision support tool is designed to assist UK healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.
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