respiratory nurse

[Muttley123]

hi, sorry to bother you all again, but i have to see my respiratorry nurse on tuesday, and if anybody could be so kind as to tell me what should i ask for , as i havent very much details concerning my copd

my brain is going round and round its ready to explode thank you. sorry this is for pip forms.

[Mandy6513]

My advice is simple..there is no such thing as a stupid question and anything at all you want to know write it down and ask even if you think its unimportant.

The main thing i think is getting instructions on what to do if you start feeling unwell because i know when i was first diagnosed i was never sure when to contact my gp ...Your nurse should know some of your concerns before you even see her

PS your not bothering anyone ....support and advice is what we are all here for x

[Muttley123 in reply to Mandy6513]

thank you,

[freefaller]

Quite right Mandy. Really Ris no such thing as a daft question. It might help if you were to call the BLF helpline as they may be able to give you some pointers too.

[stone-UK]

Hi

If it for you PIP claim, they may be unable to assist ,ask but you may not receive,test result from latest Spirometer test.and any other test results.

The problem is your medical records work on permissions, some medical staff can add to your record, but not copy or be able to see all content.

When I did my DLA, The nurse wrote down a couple of numbers, which I later translated using NICE guidelines, and DWP own guidelines .

Which gave me a successful claim.

[hufferpuffer]

Hello Muttley , I'm sure your nurse will do what she can to help. I sent a copy of my spirometry test with my forms and my doctor wrote a letter at my request they were very supportive also my Consultant was glad to give his support. I'm not looking forward to having to do it all over again for the pip . They haven't sent the forms yet for the area where I live as they are back logged.huff xxx

[Muttley123]

thank you, really nice friendly and very helpfull people on here x

[pippan]

Hi Muttley, by naming the health professionals on your PIP form you are giving Atos, Capita or whoever is dealing with your claim, consent to contact them. So if you don't send in sufficient evidence they will do that so don't worry. I get PIP but not for COPD, I have a movement disorder and sent no evidence in but my neurologist told me he had been contacted and was pleased he was able to help me get it awarded - he's a lovely man!

[Muttley123]

thank you