Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Can we really get rid of the postcode lottery or will local input recreate it?
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Can we really get rid of the postcode lottery or will local input recreate it?
Wednesday 12 May 2021, 01:05 AM

There is significant political risk in emphasising the reforms will eliminate the health "postcode lottery"
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