Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall reads an article summarizing a European survey that was examining patients’ diagnostic experience. Expediting time-to-diagnosis is top priority for many researchers, advocates and clinicians alike, as an earlier diagnosis is liked to better outcomes among PF patients. Despite this, some patient’s wait a year or longer to be diagnosed. This survey highlights gaps in the diagnostic process through asking patients about their experience, while also seeking to understand what would make the process easier for them. 

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Many Wait a Year or Longer for PF Diagnosis, Survey Finds

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