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The interstitial lung disease multidisciplinary meeting: A position statement from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Lung Foundation Australia
Author(s) -
Prasad Jyotika D.,
Mahar Annabelle,
Bleasel Jane,
Ellis Samantha J.,
Chambers Daniel C.,
Lake Fiona,
Hopkins Peter M.A.,
Corte Tamera J.,
Allan Heather,
Glaspole Ian N.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
respirology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.857
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1440-1843
pISSN - 1323-7799
DOI - 10.1111/resp.13163
Subject(s) - medicine , position statement , multidisciplinary approach , interstitial lung disease , foundation (evidence) , lung , intensive care medicine , position (finance) , lung disease , statement (logic) , position paper , family medicine , pathology , political science , law , finance , economics
Interstitial lung diseases ( ILD ) are a diverse group of pulmonary diseases for which accurate diagnosis is critical for optimal treatment outcomes. Diagnosis of ILD can be challenging and a multidisciplinary approach is recommended in international guidelines. The purpose of this position paper is to review the evidence for the use of the multidisciplinary meeting ( MDM ) in ILD and suggest an approach to its governance and constitution, in an attempt to provide a standard methodology that could be applied across Australia and New Zealand. This position paper is endorsed by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand ( TSANZ ) and the Lung Foundation Australia ( LFA ).