title: Improving care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the UK: a round table discussion.
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.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Translational Inflammation and Fibrosis Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK.
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Thickett
authors.affiliation: Palliative Medicine, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.affiliation: Aintree Chest Centre, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
authors.forename: Lisa G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Screaton
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: William A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.affiliation: Allergy and Respiratory Research Group, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pinnock
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Care Team, Surrey PCT, London, UK.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bott
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pigram
authors.affiliation: NHS England, Edgbaston, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.affiliation: Lung Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Ann B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Millar
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D054990:Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Not Applicable