The metropolitan area respiratory roundrobin program in Denver shows what the health care community can do when it is willing to work cooperatively. We feel the quality of care has been greatly enhanced through this program. Certainly the communication within the city has been worth the entire effort. We believe this mechanism could work in any city where inhalation therapy, nursing, physical therapy, and social service departments are willing to undertake joint ventures. The cooperation of a volunteer organization is most helpful. The many advantages accrue to all concerned, and these include quality education at a minimal cost, involvement of many persons at the hosting hospital, interest of the Lung Association, good public relations within the community, and enhancement of the quality of patient care.
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