
Opinion|Videos|October 31, 2024
Overcoming Treatment Barriers: Strategies for Success
Author(s)Toby Maher, MD, PhD
Key Takeaways
- Financial constraints and limited access to healthcare facilities are significant barriers to appropriate treatment for patients.
- Implementing financial assistance programs and expanding telemedicine services can help overcome these barriers.
Toby Maher, MD, PhD, discusses the various barriers that frequently hinder patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) from receiving appropriate treatment and shares effective strategies he has implemented to overcome these challenges.
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What barriers often prevent patients from receiving appropriate treatment, and what strategies have you implemented to address these challenges?
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