Monograph

The PILOT™ Monograph, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis; is offered in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If needed, you can acquire the free Acrobat Reader software here » download Acrobat Reader

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed at an advanced stage, since it may mimic other diseases. This one-hour monograph highlights a systematic approach to overcome the challenges associated with the early and accurate diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. After completing the monograph, the participant will be able to:

  • Differentiate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) from other interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)
  • Formulate a higher index of suspicion for the early recognition of IPF
  • Summarize the clinical, radiographic, and pathologic tools used to identify IPF
  • Diagnose IPF earlier and with greater accuracy, improving patient outcomes

Download: Monograph 1 [pdf » 88KB]