Hospital at home for exacerbations of COPD – are doctors and x-rays required?

S. Grundy, S. Mason, M. Evison, S. Murray, D. Weir (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Management of COPD
Session: Management of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1764
Disease area: Airway diseases

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