This masterclass will deliver essential updates on the lastest evidence based medicine and best practice for clinicians in respiratory medicine. Chaired by Professor Wisia Wedzicha, Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London.

Topics include:
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): non-pharmacological management
• Asthma – an update on exacerbations
• Occupational lung disease
• Pulmonary complications of systemic disease
• Tuberculosis: the difficulties in diagnosis
• Lung cancer.

Who should attend:
Consultants, specialist registrars, associate specialists and staff grades in:
• Respiratory medicine
• Cardiology
• General medicine
• Geriatric medicine
• Accident and emergency medicine
• Intensive care units and critical care

This masterclass will also be of interest to general practitioners with a special interest, nurses with a special interest, and physiotherapists.

Register by Monday 1 December to take advantage of our early bird rates.

To view the full programme and speakers or to register, please visit:
http://masterclasses.bmj.com/physicians/respiratory-medicine/2009