Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork

A clinical NetWork advocating for patients with IDLDs by
educating both health-care providers and patients.

Dear Colleague,

We would like to welcome you to the Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease (IDLD) NetWork and invite you to participate in its many ongoing activities.

The IDLD NetWork brings together those ACCP members from many areas who have a common interest in interstitial and diffuse lung disease. The goal of the NetWork is to improve the care of patients through advocacy, as well as through patient and health-care provider education.  By facilitating communication and enhancing interactions, we hope to accelerate the progress being made in treating these patients.

Sincerely,

Kevin K. Brown, MD, FCCP
Chair, Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork

Structure
The NetWork is led by a steering committee of ACCP members, with support of an ACCP staff liaison. The steering committee consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and up to eight members-at-large. The Chair of the NetWork is a member of the Council of NetWorks. The Chair of the Council of NetWorks represents all of the NetWorks on the ACCP Board of Regents.

Projects

• CHEST annual meeting scientific program topics on interstitial and diffuse lung disease.
• Registry of ACCP Fellows who are members of the NetWork and who identified themselves as having clinical experience specializing in the treatment of sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
• Standardized questionnaires for clinicians to facilitate “Early and Accurate Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease.”
• Patient guide for understanding the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Assist with the development and dissemination of ACCP evidence-based guidelines for appropriate use of immunosuppressive agents and monitoring of these agents.

Sign up today to become a member of the NetWork or contact networks@chestnet.org for more information. NetWork members receive minutes of the conference calls and meetings and information on current activities. In addition, we encourage you to join us for the NetWork open meeting held each year at CHEST.

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