Home Care NetWork
Home Care Literature Reviews 2005
Position Papers:
Ramsdell J, Narsavage GL, Fink JB; American College of Chest Physicians' Home Care Network Working Group. Management of community-acquired pneumonia in the home: an American College of Chest Physicians clinical position statement. Chest. 2005 May;127(5):1752-63.
This position paper reflects the thinking of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Home Care Physicians on the responsibilities of all involved in the care of community acquired pneumonia in the home.
Statement on Home Care for Patients with Respiratory Disorders. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2005;171:1443-1464.
These two papers represent critical benchmarks in the care of patients with respiratory problems in their homes and should be read and referenced by all primary care physicians, home health agencies, home equipment agencies and others involved in home care for patients with respiratory disease.
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