Integration of Hospital and Community Respiratory teams reduces admissions, shortens length of stay and improves patient care in COPD

M. Apps (Brentwood, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Latest insights into the management of chronic lung diseases
Session: Latest insights into the management of chronic lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 3683
Disease area: Airway diseases

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