Table 2

Care elements administered by the various healthcare team members

Key care elementsDoctorCase managerICP coordinatorSpirometry technologistPharmacistPhysiotherapistMedical social worker
1. Smoking prevention
2. Smoking cessation
3. Differential diagnosis
4. Spirometric diagnosis
5. Patient education
6. Drug optimisation
7. Influenza vaccination
8. BMI assessment
9. CAT
10. Acute non-invasive ventilation
11. Supported RH/ED discharge
12. Home oxygen
13. Advance care planning
  • BMI, body mass index; CAT, COPD assessment tool; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ED, emergency department; RH, restructured hospital.