My journey with the NHS
If you have a respiratory condition you may have a lot of contact with healthcare professionals and your journey through the NHS may sometimes seem confused and confusing. This section will give you some information to help you understand and navigate your own journey.
Sources of information about your journey through the NHS
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Respiratory team roles
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Making the most of your healthcare appointments
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Respiratory, breathing and lung function tests
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Primary care - your GP and practice nurses
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Referral from primary to secondary care
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Secondary care outpatients - your hospital appointments
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Specialist respiratory nurses in the community
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Pulmonary rehabilitation - treatment and education programme for people with lung conditions
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Calling an ambulance
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What to expect if you have to stay in hospital
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Planning for the future