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
All aboard the locality train, where access and continuity of care matter
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All aboard the locality train, where access and continuity of care matter
Wednesday 12 October 2022, 12:30 AM

As the health reform train pulls into your locality, get on board and enjoy the ride [Image: James Chapman on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at how a patient with a new health problem – in this case, cough – might be approached by differently structured health systems. This highlights both opportunities and risks in the health reforms
Key points, As the health system shifts to put more emphasis on access to locality-based interprofessional teams, there is a risk that continuity of care will be , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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WONCA. The Barbara Starfield collection. tinyurl.com/BarbaraStarfield