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Programme:
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD Education Clinic - Outpatient
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Numéros de téléphone:
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Clinic: 905-494-6443
Educator: 416-494-2120 ext 36043
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Adresse postale:
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101 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
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Carte
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Intersection:
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Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd
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Point géographique:
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Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Service | |
| Lun | 08h-20h | |
| Mar | 08h-16h | |
| Mer | 08h-20h | |
| Jeu | 08h-16h | |
| Ven | 08h-16h | |
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Description des services:
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The COPD Education Clinic focuses on the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as well as other chronic lung diseases. Patients are taught about the pathophysiology of their lung disease, self-management strategies, and ways to optimize their physical well-being. The clinic conducts a variety of tests to assess and monitor pulmonary function and functional ability. For patients who continue to smoke, ongoing visits are offered to counsel on smoking cessation
Helps patients understand:
- how COPD affects lungs
- medication information and why, when and how to take them
- what causes a COPD “flare up” and how to avoid one
- when to seek medical attention
NOTE: This is a virtual clinic. Patients can attend from home, using their telephone, smart phone or computer
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Frais:
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Most fees covered by OHIP
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Medical referral required
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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People who have COPD and other chronic lung/respiratory diseases
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Toronto (Etobicoke)
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Carte
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