Part 1 Investigations, patients' problems and techniques: assessment, Sally Parker, Peter G. Middleton; thoracic imaging, Conor D. Collins, David M. Hansell; cardiopulmonary function testing, Michael D.L. Morgan, Sally J. Singh; monitoring and interpreting medical investigations, John S. Turner; mechanical support, John S. Turner; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, John S. Turner; physiotherapy skills: positioning and mobilization of the patient, Elizabeth Dean; physiotherapy skills: techniques and adjuncts, Barbara A. Webber, Jennifer A. Pryor; communication, counselling and health education, Julius Sim; research in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Cecily J. Partridge; physiotherapy problems and their management, Jackie Anderson, Susan C. Jenkins. Part 2 Patient groups with specific needs: surgical patients and patients requiring intensive care, Marion Kieran, Patricia McCoy, et al; paediatrics, Annette Parker; cardiac rehabilitation, Helen McBurney; cardiopulmonary transplantation, Catherine E. Bray; spinal injuries, Trudy Ward; care of the dying patient, B. Wendy Burford, Stephen J. Barton; hyperventilation, Diana M. Innocenti; asthma in adults and aspergillus, Barbara A. Webber, Jennifer A. Pryor; bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis, Barbara A. Webber, Jennifer A. Pryor, immunosuppression or deficiency, Denise Hills.