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
Seeking antidotes for GP malaise: College medical director wants GP expertise recognised, resourced
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Seeking antidotes for GP malaise: College medical director wants GP expertise recognised, resourced
Tuesday 16 May 2023, 09:54 AM

Tauranga GP Luke Bradford says workforce is the most pressing concern in his new role as RNZCGP medical director [Image: Supplied]
RNZCGP medical director Luke Bradford talks to Patrice Dougan about his new role, primary care under pressure, and general practice’s PR problem
General practice is a “phenomenal” job, but the sector needs to get its enthusiasm back to attract young doctors and fix the GP shortage, says the RNZ
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