Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Summary

The NICE clinical guideline on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) covers the full range of care that should be available from the NHS to adults with COPD. They include how the diagnosis should be made and the treatments that should be offered at different times.

The review conducted in March 2008 has concluded that this guideline warrants a partial update. More details will be placed on the website shortly

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• CG12 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Full guideline
• CG12 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: NICE guideline
• CG12 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Quick reference guide

For patients, carers and the public

• CG12 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Information for the public

Background information

• 2004/010 NICE guideline to improve care of patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• CG12 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Distribution list
• Scope for the development of a clincial guideline on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Pulmonary rehabilitation service commissioning guide
• Assisted-discharge service commissioning guide