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
Confusion as COVID cases escalate - Phase shift brings new challenges and a ‘red letter’
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Confusion as COVID cases escalate - Phase shift brings new challenges and a ‘red letter’
Wednesday 2 March 2022, 03:25 AM

GPs were preparing for a hard slog coping with COVID-19 cases in the community [Captsone Events on Unsplash]
As the country was about to move into phase 3 of the Omicron outbreak, Fiona Cassie looked back at general practices’ experience of the earlier phase shift
The ministry needs to be learning from the on-the-ground feedback and responding to that very, very rapidly
As Omicron cases escalated around the, Stephanie Taylor PPE 2022, Green Cross GP and clinical director Stephanie Taylor says the rollout of rapid antigen tests became a “dog’s breakfast” [Supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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