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
Celebrating small wins and can-do in north Canterbury
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Celebrating small wins and can-do in north Canterbury
Monday 31 March 2025, 04:03 PM

The Durham Health team: from specialist GPs and nurses to health care assistants, health coaches, health improvement practitioners and administrators, every member counts. Nicola McArthur, India Cable, Sandy Barr, Amanda Hoop, Ellenor Whitfield...
Everything from helping with transport to securing new funding to a long-standing Saturday drop-in clinic keeps the Durham Health team’s can-do spirit alive – despite staffing challenges. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports
The small wins make it all worth it for Durham Health’s practice manager, India Cable.
From helping patients with transport to accessing a new chai
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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