The breathlessness pathway – ICST

The breathlessness pathway

As practitioners, we need to spend more time on a breathlessness pathway, exploring potential causes of the breathlessness symptom rather than assuming a particular diagnostic or treatment route. The holistic assessment of breathlessness will improve accuracy of diagnosis, implementation of effective treatment plans, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

The breathlessness pathway

As practitioners, we need to spend more time on a breathlessness pathway, exploring potential causes of the breathlessness symptom rather than assuming a particular diagnostic or treatment route. The holistic assessment of breathlessness will improve accuracy of diagnosis, implementation of effective treatment plans, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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Resources

Southwark and Lambeth Breathlessness Assessment Algorithm

The holistic assessment of breathlessness will improve accuracy of diagnosis, implementation of effective treatment plans, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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