Hospital Admissions for Asthma
๐ฅ Hospital Admissions for Asthma
This component captures information about asthma-related emergency attendances or hospital admissions since the last clinical review. It supports risk stratification, care planning, and identification of poorly controlled asthma.
๐งญ When Will I See This?
During any structured asthma review
If the template identifies no previous admission record for the current review period
As part of the History & Control section
๐ What To Record
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Field | Purpose |
| Emergency asthma-related visit | Tick and record the date if the patient attended A&E or urgent care for asthma symptoms |
| Emergency asthma admission | Tick and date if the patient was admitted to hospital for asthma |
| Optional Comments | Brief notes on cause, treatment outcome, or follow-up needed (if relevant) |
๐ง Why This Matters
A&E visits and hospital admissions indicate poor control or inadequate self-management
May trigger review of inhaler technique, adherence, or escalation of treatment
Supports QOF, LES, and personalised care plan reviews
May be used in local asthma incentive schemes or risk stratification tools
๐ Frequent or recent hospital contacts should trigger review of the Self-Management Plan and Step-Up Therapy components
๐ฌ Suggested Questions to Ask
โHave you had to go to A&E or hospital because of your asthma since we last saw you?โ
โWhat happened during that visit?โ
โHave you felt more out of control recently?โ
By capturing this data, clinicians can better assess risk, justify treatment changes, and support patients with high-acuity needs.
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