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
Network gears up to lobby for primary care when Simpson’s final report lands
+News
In print
Summer Hiatus
Network gears up to lobby for primary care when Simpson’s final report lands
Wednesday 25 December 2019, 09:00 AM

ProCare Health chief executive Steve Boomert says there are barriers in the way of a larger role for primary care
We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 13 January. We hope you enjoy this article which is part of Summer Hiatus, an eclectic mix from our news and clinical archives throughout the year, The Conversation and other publications we share content with. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading
New Zealand’s largest primary care networks are gearing up to lobby for more funding and a radical reshaping of the health system.
Auckland’s ProC
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.