You can gain access to the clinic through your general practitioner who will normally refer you because they believe that more in-depth investigations and diagnosis are required.
The services provided at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Clinic aim to:
- Establish a definitive diagnosis of bronchiectasis – or otherwise exclude bronchiectasis
- Establish a treatment plan which is particular to your circumstances – and communicate that both to you and your GP
- Monitor your progress at regular intervals to assess whether there are changes which require a change to your treatment plan
- Carry out research into new and improved treatments – or methods of working which assist patients.
Hospital Ward
As well as the clinic which sees outpatients there is also a hospital ward for patients who require specialised medical attention e.g. intravenous (IV) antibiotics or temporary oxygen therapy. Usually these are patients with severe bronchiectasis or who have bronchiectasis which is difficult to treat. 
Multi-disciplinary Team
The bronchiectasis service is run by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of:
- a consultant in respiratory medicine
- GP with specialist interest in bronchiectasis
- speciality doctor in respiratory medicine
- respiratory nurse specialist
- specialist physiotherapists
- pharmacist
- bronchiectasis research nurses
Last Reviewed -10th July 2019