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 GP income issue: GPs banking on the risky business of capitation
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The GP income issue: GPs banking on the risky business of capitation
Thursday 28 March 2019, 09:31 AM

Most GPs are private business owners, part-funded by the taxpayer. Cliff Taylor examines the challenges of the business side of general practice, and whether the reward is good, bad or indifferent
TWO YEARS AGO, on an average annual income of $155,000, GPs topped the seek.co.nz list of best-paid professions.
The headlines came thick and fast:, Shaun Phelan, MAS business advisory manager Shaun Phelan says the number of younger GPs wanting to buy practices may not match those wanting to sell
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