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
Her colourful career: Political junkie Pippa MacKay takes stock
Her colourful career: Political junkie Pippa MacKay takes stock

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This article was first published online on 7 June 2024.
From Fiona: Getting to have a long chat with specialist GP and former NZMA chair Pippa MacKay on her last day of practising medicine was a delight. Always the source of a pithy and thoughtful quote, she had good yarns and good insights to share after 40 plus years in medicine
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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