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
NPs lead primary care for Oceania
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NPs lead primary care for Oceania
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 09:23 AM

Eight nurse practitioners work in some of Oceania Health’s 46 facilities [Image: Piksel on iStock]
Aged-care provider Oceania Healthcare offers primary care for a number of its residents up and down the country. Fiona Cassie reports
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Oceania Healthcare signed a funding contract with, Marion Clark, Marion Clark [Image: Supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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