Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) will be offered more choice and improved standards of care thanks to a newly appointed panel advising on the development of a National Service Framework.Secretary of State Patricia Hewitt annouced the NSF in June saying that, for patients with diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, the proposal would provide more choice in treatment, reduce inequalities in care, and improve standards. [click link for full article]
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