BC Guidelines are clinical practice guidelines and protocols that provide recommendations to B.C. practitioners on delivering high quality, appropriate care to patients with specific clinical conditions or diseases. These “Made in BC” clinical practice guidelines are developed by the Guidelines and Protocol Advisory Committee (GPAC), an advisory committee to the Medical Services Commission. The primary audience for BC Guidelines is BC physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical students. However, other audiences such as health educators, health authorities, allied health organizations, pharmacists, and nurses may also find them to be a useful resource.
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Consider medication options with lower environmental impact. Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) contribute disproportionately to climate change, which in turn can affect COPD. [NEW, 2024]
Prepare for climate events such as wildfire and extreme heat, which can exacerbate COPD symptoms. [NEW, 2024]
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Prescribe appropriate controller and rescue medications along with a COPD action plan.
Evaluate the patient's inhaler adherence and technique regularly.
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BC Guidelines Overview
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Effective June 1, 2022 the Northern RACE telephone service has been closed down. Physicians and medical staff can place requests to Northern Specialists via the RACEApp+. Please visit the RACE Connect website to learn about the new service. For information about this change and alternative services, please click here.
Earn CPD/CME Credit
There are many opportunities to earn credit for continuing medical education / continuing professional development through using and participating in the development of BC Guidelines. For more details, see Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits.
BC physicians and health professionals are invited to act as peer reviewers for BC Guidelines. Check out theExternal Review of Guidelinespage.
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