COPD: A Guide for People Receiving Care in the Community
This guide is for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their caregivers.It can help you know what to ask for when getting care and help make sure you get the best care.
Ministry of Health’s Home Oxygen Therapy webpage
Ministry of Health’s home oxygen therapy info on their Assistive Devices Program with home oxygen vendor list by geographical location.
Oxygen and COPD Fact Sheet
The Canadian Lung Association’s fact sheet that talks about home oxygen, prescribed as a medicine for some people with COPD.
Palliative Care Resources
A curated list of useful resources, articles and website for patients by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
Advance Care Planning Workbook
An online advance care planning workbook, created by Advance Care Planning Ontario.
A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care
Cancer Care Ontario’s tool outlining a palliative approach to improve the quality of living and dying, and relieves suffering for patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses.
Patient Reference Guide: Palliative Care
Health Quality Ontario’s guide to addressing variations and gaps in care in Ontario that need attention when it comes to palliative care.
A COPD Handbook
The Canadian Lung Association’s COPD Handbook goes over educational topics for patients such as signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication and more.
Telehomecare for COPD
A free, six-month health coaching and remote monitoring program for your patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.
COPD Education Package
Lung Health Foundation’s website for patients with COPD, with in-depth descriptions on many topics. Topics include: Symptoms, Causes, Attacks, Treatment, FAQs and Resources.
