St Michael's Hospital

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Developing a National Patient Transfer Letter for use by both the Nursing Home (NH) & Acute Hospital (AH) Sectors

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Developing a National Patient Transfer Letter for use by both the Nursing Home (NH) & Acute Hospital (AH) Sectors
Authors: Jonathon O’Keeffe , Jean Barber, Deirdre Lang, JJ Barry, Graham Hughes, Diarmuid O’Shea
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Background: This project was i

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Implementing Respiratory Integrated Care: the Future for COPD Diagnosis and Management?

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Implementing Respiratory Integrated Care: the Future for COPD Diagnosis and Management?
Authors: Patricia Davis , Timothy Mc Donnell
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Ireland has the highest rate of admissions for COPD in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develo

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Development of a Respiratory Nurse Led Clinic in St Michael’s Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Development of a Respiratory Nurse Led Clinic in St Michael’s Hospital
Author: Peter O’Toole
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Introduction: Patients referred by their GP with a suspected respiratory problem have a long wait for a specialist respiratory review which can

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients
Authors: Amy Mulkerns , Peter O’ Toole, Paul Gregan, Timothy McDonnell
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Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) produces breathlessness

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