[The virtual ILD board: a pilot project]

Interstitial lung diseases are associated with high morbitity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis in a qualified center is necessary in order to provide the best possible treatment. However, geographic distance and organizational issues lead to unacceptable delays. To support pulmonologists in private practice, we have trialed a digital system that minimizes such delays. The "virtual ILD board" leads to a considerably faster diagnosis and is a helpful tool for pulmonologists in practice. Standardization increases patient safety by ensuring interdisciplinary assessment and thus makes a relevant contribution to the management and guideline-based care of interstitial lung diseases.