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 first time you refine your smoking cessation offering
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The first time you refine your smoking cessation offering
Friday 10 November 2017, 09:48 AM

Smoking works like any addiction, on a number of pleasure pathways
It would be easy to become complacent about delivering smoking cessation advice – automatic prompts, the way it is delivered and the follow-up all need attention
Finding time to ask about smoking… should not interfere with a patient-centred consultation
It is a no-brainer – smoking is bad for you. We know
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
2. Jenkins M, for the Ministry of Health Tobacco Policy and Implementation Team. Implementing the ABC approach for smoking cessation: Framework and work programme. Ministry of Health, 2 February 2009. ISBN 978-0-478-31901-9 (online) HP 4750.