How often do respiratory specialists agree with the diagnosis of COPD made in general practice? An audit of referrals to a community based COPD centre (BreathingSpace) in the UK

A. Green, G. Basran, G. South (Rotherham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session: Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3760
Disease area: Airway diseases

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