Frequently Asked Questions

 

How to obtain the Living Well with COPD materials?

The Living Well with COPD materials are available for downloading from this web site, free of charge. However, you first need to create your user account.

 

Why should I register to have access to some sections of the Living Well with COPD web site?

Over the years, we have developed a multitude of materials within the Living Well with COPD program. These materials include general information pamphlets, brochures and videos. Other materials are for the exclusive use of health professionals. We also offer adaptations specific to some countries, available in different languages.

Registering to Living Well with COPD allows you to access these materials. By creating an account, users will need to identify themselves as either patient, friend or family member of a patient, general public, or health professional, and they will need to indicate the country from which they are visiting. We use this information to provide you with material most suitable to your situation.

 

How to create an account to have access to the authorized material of the Living Well with COPD web site?

Please go to the Sign up section at the home page, and complete the registration questionnaire. You will be identified by your e-mail, and you will be able to create your own password.

You will be given the choice of joining our mailing list to receive news and updates. Easy password retrieval is offered at the home page.

If at any time you need to do changes to your account, or if you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list please visit My account section.

If you would like to completely remove your account, please Contact us.

 

Can I get printed materials?

This may depend on the availability of the Living Well with COPD program in your country/region. The best way to know is to contact your health care team.

 

Why should I join the mailing list?

The Living Well with COPD program keeps growing, and we frequently add new tools and materials to our web site. We therefore recommend that you join our mailing list to be the first to know about these updates.

 

Which kind of materials will I be able to access once I create my account?

As a patient, friend or family member of a patient, or someone with a general interest in COPD, you will see one new tab at the top of your screen after logging in to our site:

• Documentation and Tools: From this section, you will be able to download or view all the Living Well with COPD documentation developed for patients (e.g. modules, brochures and pamphlets) and other educational tools that can be used to support the learning process (e.g. videos).

You are now able to download free of charge the authorized material of the Living Well with COPD materials in PDF. You can save them or print them as necessary.

The Living Well with COPD program keeps growing, and we frequently add new information and materials to our web site. We therefore recommend that you join our mailing list to be the first to know about these updates.