Speaker(s): 

Jessica Coombs, BS, RRT-ACCS, speaker- has nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Discuss the patient experience with COPD including treatments, therapies, appointments, and hospitalizations
• Describe the patient's view of "my normal"
• Compare the "physician's perspective" to your experience in treating patients experiencing exacerbation of COPD. 
• Discuss "Call to Action" and how our profession can help with earlier diagnosis, better understanding of COPD and preventions of exacerbations, and partnering with physicians and patients.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Dr. Ronald Wong, MD, Katie Ritz, BS, RRT-NPS, Mark Williams, RN, Katelyn Green have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None.