Daniel Marinescu, MD, FRCPC
University of British Columbia; Vancouver, BC

Session Description

The presentation will summarize the PPF guideline document and highlight challenges and controversies in its inception and implementation in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Summarize the PPF guideline recommendations.
  • Review the data leading to a non-recommendation for pirfenidone in PPF.
  • Discuss criticisms of early adoption of the guideline in clinical practice.

CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Leader, Scholar