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
Vaccination events provide an opportunity to identify and respond to elder abuse
Vaccination events provide an opportunity to identify and respond to elder abuse

Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse says GPs are in the perfect position to identify elder abuse – an under-reported problem in New Zealand
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