Media release - Spirometry in decline: a vital test for COPD left behind
National trend data published today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reveals a 31% fall in MBS-subsidised spirometry rates over eight years, despite the test being the gold standard for confirming a diagnosis of COPD.
Released 25 June 2025
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Media release - Spirometry in decline: a vital test for COPD left behind
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