CARE PATHWAYS: DIABETES
eConsults for COPD
Are your patients COPD exacerbations getting worse over time?
For Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) treating patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations, eConsults provide rapid access to pulmonologists and other specialists, offering insights that can improve patient outcomes.
With eConsults, PCPs can receive expert guidance on managing exacerbations, optimizing medication protocols, and tailoring treatment plans based on individual patient needs. This approach can reduce hospital admissions and emergency room visits by facilitating early interventions and improving symptom management.
By leveraging eConsults, PCPs can deliver more effective, cost-efficient care for COPD patients, enhancing their quality of life and helping prevent future exacerbations.
Vidya Krishnan, MD
Pulmonologist and Critical Care, eConsult Specialist
Dr. Vidya Krishnan is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Campus in Cleveland, OH. She is board-certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. She has a Master’s degree in Health Science from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research interests are generally how sleep disorders affect the course of other chronic medical diseases. She serves as the Chairperson for the American Thoracic Society’s Patient and Family Education Committee, as well as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Advocacy Committee.