Patients with recurrent pleural effusions have, to date, mainly been cared for in hospital.
Many have had to undergo repeated hospital admissions, extended hospitalisation,
discomfort and time away from home. This is particularly the case in patients with
recurrent malignant pleural effusion (MPE). However, new technologies mean that these
patients may be managed by close co-operation between primary and secondary care. This
article describes some exciting developments in the management of pleural effusions in a PCT.
