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Rheumatology

When worlds collide – connective tissue disease and interstitial lung disease

Dennis Neuen, Matthew J.S. Parker

Interstitial lung disease may be the first, and sometimes even the only, potentially serious presenting feature of an underlying connective tissue disease. GPs play a key role in recognising new symptoms, identifying adverse effects of treatment and ensuring that preventive health and comorbidities are addressed.

January/February 2025
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BRIEF BITES
FOR BETTER CARE
Written and narrated by Professor Kim Oates for the Clinical Excellence Commission
Brief Bites are a series of short videos that can be used to enhance clinical care and patient safety. Being brief, they can be used in many situations including clinical team meetings or in education sessions.
 
 

Brief bites
For better care

Written and narrated by
Professor Kim Oates for the
Clinical Excellence Commission
Brief Bites are a series of short videos that can be used to enhance clinical care and patient safety. Being brief, they can be used in many situations including clinical team meetings or in education sessions.