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
Serving a surfers’ paradise: Diverse, coastal and rural, Raglan requires niche care
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Serving a surfers’ paradise: Diverse, coastal and rural, Raglan requires niche care
Monday 4 September 2023, 04:35 PM

Raglan Medical has extended its team by employing a wide range of health professionals. From left: nurse manager Amy Devlin, specialist GPs Adrian Wilson and Hamish Seton, practice nurses Fiona Wood and Ange Kinred, clinical administrator Sue Kendall...
A general practice on the North Island’s west coast serves a mixed community where unmet need takes a particular focus, writes Zahra Shahtahmasebi
The pedigree, The name West Coast Health was intended to suit a general practice for Raglan, west of Hamilton and a popular holiday and surfing spot.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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