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
The People: GP standing strong in rough winds
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Workforce Survey 2022
The People: GP standing strong in rough winds
Monday 17 April 2023, 10:12 AM

New Plymouth GP Sarah Prior’s practice has reduced patient-per-GP numbers to mitigate burnout [Image: Supplied]
Fiona Cassie talks to a New Plymouth GP about unpaid hours, the need for change and prioritising their workforce wellbeing over the bottom line. This is part of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa's coverage of the Workforce Survey 2022. The rest will be rolled out online over the next week
I’m one of the most glass-half-full type of people that you will meet but it has been very, very tough
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