Clinical Guideline Highlights for the Hospitalist: The GOLD and NICE Guidelines for the Management of COPD

GUIDELINE TITLE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: Diagnosis and management1RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2018 with update July 2019PRIOR VERSION(S): NICE guideline CG101 June 2010, 2004FUNDING SOURCE: Department of Health and Social Care, United KingdomTARGET POPULATION: Patients age 16 and older with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) GUIDELINE TITLE: Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2019 Report)2RELEASE DATE: November 14, 2018PRIOR VERSION(S): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2008, 2001FUNDING SOURCE: The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)TARGET POPULATION: Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD