MAKING PROGRESS IN MANAGEMENT OF COPD PATIENTS PATIENTS.

OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases; TREATMENT of respiratory obstructions; PHYSICIAN-patient relations; SERVICES for patients; GENERAL practitioners

The article focuses on the relationship between general practitioners (GP) and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When COPD is diagnosed, the author sees to it to discuss the changes and actions his patient can do such as to stop smoking, exercise and eat properly. He also states that it helps to involve the patient form the outset in decisions about the nature of the disease.