Diagnosis of COPD: when is spirometry needed?

Anne Rodman has been training people to improve care for respiratory disease for over ten years. She has an MSc in Acute and Emergency care and a Postgraduate Diploma in Respiratory Care, working in primary care since 1995.
Formerly an Education for Health academic trainer and marker for more than a decade, Anne is COPD course tutor and online learning developer for Rotherham Respiratory who provide accredited courses across a range of long-term conditions.  She also provides respiratory consultancy to general practices and is an assessor for the ARTP spirometry courses.
Her current clinical role includes working in a dedicated team of GPs and other health professionals in a regional Post-COVID assessment service, assessing need for further investigations and planning care packages for those living with post-COVID syndrome.
Anne is passionate about the role of education in improving care, to ensure correct early diagnosis that enables patients to make informed choices and maintain a good quality of life for them and their families. She believes all patients should receive good quality care provided by a properly trained health care professional.