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
COVID at home: GPs not yet playing full part
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COVID at home: GPs not yet playing full part
Wednesday 15 December 2021, 11:24 AM
Waitematā DHB chief medical officer 2 Jonathan Christiansen led the review into care of two men who died while isolating at home with COVID-19
Martin Johnston delves into flawed care of COVID patients in their homes, including three deaths, and finds out what has changed since and where to next
Key points, Reviewers found serious flaws in the care of two COVID-19 patients who died while isolating at home.
Health authorities say improvements have been m
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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