Overusing reliever inhaler (HP277)
Purpose:
This protocol will:
- Ensures poorly controlled asthmatics are flagged to users so that they can be reviewed
What does it actually do?
The protocol performs the following functions:
- Checks when loading the record if the patient is asthmatic
- Assesses whether an asthmatic patient has had 6 or more issues of their short acting beta-agonist in the last 12 months
- If they have had at least 6 issues, flag this to the user for attention
What does it look like?
How to get it
This protocol is an optional handy protocol, if you'd like this activating in your site please submit a ticket to request this.
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