The National Asthma Council will host an asthma satellite broadcast: "One year on: The Asthma 3+ Visit Plan" on the Rural Health Satellite Network on Tuesday 24 June 2003, signalling its commitment to raise asthma awareness in rural, regional and remote areas.

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Kay Patterson will introduce the broadcast which has been funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

— Chair: Dr Norman Swan, Presenter of the Health Report on ABC Radio National.
— Dr Amanda Barnard, General Practitioner, WA.
— Dr Simon Bowler, Respiratory Physician, Qld.
— Mr Stephen Hughes, Community Pharmacist, NSW.

The program will cover:

• An update on the 3+ Visit Plan's current status and views of General Practitioners
• Information on asthma diagnosis, assessment of severity and management of asthma
• The role of spirometry in asthma diagnosis and management
• The correct use of appropriate asthma devices
• Back titration and issues relating to the maximum safe doses on inhaled corticosteroids
• Practical advice to health professionals to increase their understanding of how to complete a written Asthma Action Plan
• The role Pharmacists play in the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan
• Tips and practical advice for implementing the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan

This program was first broadcast on Tuesday 24 June 2003.

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