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
‘Not that terrifying’: Pitcairn GP post has solitary appeal
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‘Not that terrifying’: Pitcairn GP post has solitary appeal
Friday 16 August 2024, 11:42 AM

Pitcairn Island has all the usual tropical trappings – coconuts, bananas and mangoes – but no sandy beaches
Patrice Dougan explores life on remote Pitcairn Island through the eyes of former resident specialist GP Kevin Donovan
Isolation isn’t daunting from my point of view, but I think it does make it interesting
A two-day boat trip to the nearest airport and four days
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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