Are physicians in primary health care able to recognize pulmonary fibrosis?

Are physicians in primary health care able to recognize pulmonary fibrosis?

Background: The early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has become increasingly important due to evolving treatment options. IPF patients experience a significant delay in receiving an accurate diagnosis, thus delayed access to tertiary care is associated with higher mortality indepen...

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Main Authors: Minna Purokivi, Ulla Hodgson, Marjukka Myllärniemi, Eija-Riitta Salomaa, Riitta Kaarteenaho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:European Clinical Respiratory Journal
Subjects:
referral letter
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
interstitial lung disease
primary care
tertiary care
registry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20018525.2017.1290339

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