Is a referral required?
A referral is required, by the family physician, or any member of the person’s Interior Health care team, or by calling their nearest IH Home Health Office to be put in touch with a Respiratory Therapist.
Are there any eligibility requirements?
Breathe Well supports those who have moderate to severe COPD, who have required 2 Emergency visits and/or a hospital admission for their COPD in the past 12 months.
Is there a cost?
This service it an IH initiative funded by the BC Ministry of Health – there is no direct cost to patients. |