Pathway:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pathway (July 2024)
- If you have questions about COPD guidelines-directed medical therapy optimization and adjustments, email the COPD Nurse Navigator - Hannah Green, at @email.
Referral for COPD patients
Please use the dedicated referral templates as provided below:
- Pulmonary Function Laboratory at KHSC - HDH site
- Patients with COPD may benefit from remote care monitoring to manage their conditions. If you have a patient you'd like to refer, you can find more information below at Ontario Health at Home or use the referral form.
The Ministry of Health COPD Quality Standard identifies respiratory rehabilitation, self-management, and smoking cessation as key resources that support patients' quality of life and disease management. Click here for a list of resources.
Integrated Care Pathway for COPD patients
Diagnosis requires spirometry demonstrating post-bronchodilator. Spirometry sites in Kingston and the surrounding area:
