The CSSS-IUGS offers many services which are intended to reduce the number of hospitalizations and emergency room visits by persons suffering from chronic pulmonary diseases.
- Services offered
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1. Education centre for persons suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease :
- One-on-one meetings
- Education about both the disease and taking medication
2. COPD network (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) :
- Group meetings at the CSSS-IUGS
- Education about both the disease and taking medication
- Personalized action plan prepared by the attending physician
- Follow-up by phone or home visits as required
Services are provided by respiratory therapists who are specially trained in medications (desired effects and side-effects, administration methods, efficacy, etc.) and environmental control (allergens, heating, tobacco, etc.).
- Clientele
- Persons diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have recently undergone a respiratory function test.
- How to access these services
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Referral by a physician required
Fiche de référence pour les professionnels (available in French only)
