| Program: | Respiratory Therapy - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD Education Clinic - Outpatient | ||
| Organization: |
William Osler Health System - Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness |
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| Description of Services: |
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:
NOTE: This is a virtual clinic. Patients can attend from the comfort of home, using their telephone, smart phone or computer |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Peel Region | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-494-6433 * To contact educator directly 416-494-2120 ext 36043 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 905-494-6215 | ||
| Website: | www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/chronic-obs... | ||
| Address: |
20 Lynch St Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8 |
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| Intersection: | Lynch St and John St | ||
| Location: | Brampton (Queen St Corridor) | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult * Pediatric | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Pulmonary | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Maintenance: | Hospital-Based Prevention and Education | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | have chronic lung diseases | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Diagnosis: | COPD * asthma * pulmonary fibrosis * pulmonary hypertension * alpha 1-anti-trypsin deficiency * sarcoidosis * scleroderma * any chronic disease that causes respiratory impairment leading to deconditioning | ||
| Other: | must be smoke-free for three months in order to attend clinic | ||
| Exclusion Criteria | |||
| Other: | patients with unstable medical conditions | ||
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