Preface and introduction

Methodology

Hierarchy of evidence and grading of recommendations

Glossary of terms

Summary of key priorities for implementation, alogorithms and audit criteria

Diagnosing COPD

Managing stable COPD

Management of exacerbations of COPD

Audit criteria

Areas for future research

Appendix A: Details of questions and literature searches

Appendix B: The cost effectiveness of opportunistic case finding in primary care

Appendix C: Educational packages

Appendix D: Economics costs of COPD to the NHS

Appendix E: Searching for health economics evidence

Appendix F: Evidence tables

Reference list