Improving care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the UK: a round table discussion. Issue 12 (21st October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thickett, David R; Kendall, Clare; Spencer, Lisa G; Screaton, Nick; Wallace, William A; Pinnock, Hilary; Bott, Julia; Pigram, Lucy; Watson, Sarah; Millar, Ann B
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 69:Issue 12(2014)
• Page Start: 1136
• Page End: 1140
• Publication Date: 2014-10-21
• Subjects: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : This article is the result of a round table discussion held at BMA House. Its purpose is to outline the challenges facing both patients and doctors in managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A number of recommendations for service development and research have been identified.