Patients referred to see a respirologist at South Health Campus may also be referred to see a Respiratory Educator (CRE), based on triage performed by the Pulmonary Central Access and Triage (PCAT).
Education will be offered for patients who have:
- asthma
- chronic obstructive lung disease (chronic bronchitis, emphysema)
- chronic cough or smokers at risk
Appointment will be booked for the patient in conjunction with their respirologist appointment at South Health Campus Pulmonary Clinic. Patients will be triaged to this service by PCAT.