Dr David Bellamy
GP, Bournemouth
- Personal view
GPs should be able to diagnose and treat COPD effectively
Dr David Bellamy compares the two main COPD guidelines available, and relates their major recommendations to everyday general practice
- Implementing guidelines
NICE guideline aims to speed up diagnosis of lung cancer
Primary care has an important role to play in the early diagnosis of lung cancer as well as providing follow up and palliative care, as Dr David Bellamy explains
- Personal view
New guidance on COPD helps GPs to identify early disease
Dr David Bellamy, GP, Bournemouth, and a BTS member