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Abstract
While there have been some studies looking at the impact on quality of life of patients
with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, to date no qualitative research looking at the
specialist palliative needs of these patients has been conducted.
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Department of Palliative Medicine, Royal Marsden and Royal Brompton NHS Foundation
Trusts, London, UK; Department of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, Cicely
Saunders Institute, King's College London, London, UK.