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
Recording and using social determinants of health to make a difference in primary care
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Recording and using social determinants of health to make a difference in primary care
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:50 AM

Imagine if you could identify socially isolated older people and send a “social connector” to engage them
Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse takes a break from COVID-related topics to consider what GPs can do to improve patient health despite adverse social circumstances
Key points, Social determinants of health influence health and health outcomes, but good primary care can ameliorate the impact of social disadvantage.
Informat, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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