Macy M S Lui, Yiu-Cheong Yeung, Jenny C L Ngai, Kit-Man Sin, Yi-Tat Lo, Alice P S Cheung, Ka-Yan Chiang, Yu-Hong Chan, Ken K P Chan, Connie H K Lam, Wei-Lam Law, Siu-Leung Fung, Wai-Kei Lam, David C L Lam, Lam-Hin Shek, Ida W Y Wong, Anthony P Y Yau, Yun-Chor Gary Lee, Johnny W M Chan
BACKGROUND: Major advances in management of common pleural diseases have taken place in the past decade. However, pleural diseases are often managed by physicians of diverse training background and research on implementation of new knowledge is scanty. We aim to evaluate the practice pattern in pleural medicine among physicians in Hong Kong, for identification of possible gaps for clinical service improvement. METHODS: The Hong Kong Thoracic Society undertook a cross-sectional questionnaire survey in 2019, targeting clinicians of various subspecialties in internal medicine and levels of experience (basic and higher trainees, specialists) from twelve regional hospitals of diverse service scopes throughout Hong Kong...
October 24, 2022: BMC Pulmonary Medicine