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
Suburban doc's legacy - new systems, old-fashioned values
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Suburban doc's legacy - new systems, old-fashioned values
Wednesday 3 August 2016, 09:49 PM

Virginia McMillan reports on the retirement of a Wellington GP who values close bonds with patients and sees no conflict between this and the health care home of the future (Pictures by Dean Zillwood Allan)
Allan Cockburn reckons he could pop into any of his patients' homes, put his feet up and feel part of the family. It is what a GP gets for spending 44
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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