Who should attend:

• Healthcare professionals in community and hospital settings – especially anyone involved in supporting PF patients or their families

• Palliative Care clinicians

• Respiratory clinicians - West Herts, Luton

• Tertiary ILD centres

• GP’s

• Allied Health Professionals

• Paramedics

Course Aims:

To give an overview of Pulmonary Fibrosis and the role clinicians play in supporting individuals - from diagnosis to palliative and end of life. Come and join us for this in-depth exploration of this progressive life-limiting illness. From current management to what is new, prioritising the needs of the individual and helping them to stay in control and to have the best quality of life possible from diagnosis until they die

Objectives:

• To provide an overview of Pulmonary Fibrosis including its pathophysiology and diagnosis pathways

• To equip participants with clinical knowledge and skills required to support patients living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

• To explain the needs and challenges of managing oxygen for PF patients

• To describe the role and benefits of humidified high flow systems (myAirvo)

• To learn about the work of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis in terms of the research, clinical trials and support they offer patients and carers

• To explore the palliative, physical, psychological, and social effects of living with Pulmonary Fibrosis for patients and those living alongside

• To foster a multidisciplinary approach when supporting people living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

• To encourage reflective practice and patient-centred care using case studies provided by our speakers