The Irish Thoracic Society (ITS) is the official society for professionals involved in the care of people with chronic or acute respiratory disease in
Ireland. Membership of the Society is drawn from respiratory physicians, internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, thoracic surgeons, general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, dietitians, pulmonary function and
respiratory therapists, scientists and other healthcare providers who specialize or have an interest in respiratory disease and care throughout
Ireland - North and South.
It is self-governing and not affiliated with any regulatory body. It was established by a (then) junior doctor in 2008 and no demonstration/evidence of expertise is required for membership.
See also
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
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Royal College of Physicians, London
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a British professional membership body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination. Founded by royal charter from King Henry VIII in 1 ...
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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland's first private university. It was established in 1784 ...
References
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Respiratory therapy
Pulmonology and respiratory therapy organizations
Medical associations based in Ireland