Are you doing everything possible to live your best life with COPD? The My COPD Checklist from Lung Foundation Australia is a quick, practical tool designed to help people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) understand what best-practice care looks like and take an active role in managing their condition.
Why use the My COPD Checklist?
For many people living with COPD, there is a gap between the care they are receiving and the care that is available to them. The My COPD Checklist helps close that gap. It covers ten evidence-informed steps across diagnosis, medicines management, inhaler technique, vaccinations, physical activity, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation support, mental health, and regular clinical review. By working through the checklist, people living with COPD can identify where they may need more support and feel more confident raising these with their GP, nurse, or specialist.
Key features of the My COPD Checklist PDF
- Ten practical care steps covering the full scope of COPD management, aligned with the COPD-X Plan and current standards of care.
- Simple Yes/No response format that is quick to complete and easy to understand.
- A results summary showing how many steps have been completed out of ten.
- A prompt to bring results to the next healthcare appointment to agree on next steps together.
- A QR code linking to the online interactive COPD Checklist at Home – Lung Foundation Australia – My COPD Checklist for a personalised report with tailored next steps.
Practical applications for patients and clinicians
For people living with COPD, this checklist is a straightforward way to take stock of where you are in your care journey and what steps you may still need to take. For clinicians, it can serve as a useful conversation starter during consultations, supporting self-advocacy and helping to identify unmet needs across the full range of COPD management. The print version complements the online interactive checklist, making the tool accessible in any setting.
Take the My COPD Checklist today
Ready to find out how well your COPD is being managed? Take the free online My COPD Checklist at Home – Lung Foundation Australia – My COPD Checklist and receive a personalised report with tailored next steps. It only takes around three minutes to complete.
If you prefer a print version to complete with your healthcare team, download the My COPD Checklist PDF above.
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