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
Patient’s generous gift brings cheer to struggling Kumeū practice
Patient’s generous gift brings cheer to struggling Kumeū practice

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This article was first published on 26 November 2024.
From Martin: Practice co-owner William Ferguson continues to amaze me with his willingness to share details of the business’ financial difficulties, brought on by the vagaries of being locked into capitation and its fees rules. This story had circled back through an RNZ interview prompting a patient’s large gift
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