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
Wired for patient sound and vision: Video consultation makes sense in COVID-19 era
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Wired for patient sound and vision: Video consultation makes sense in COVID-19 era
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 10:57 AM

COVID-19’s rise led the RNZCGP to ask general practices to conduct as many patient consultations as possible via video, phone or email
COVID-19’s spread has renewed calls for video consultations in general practice. Simon Maude checks out what is involved
As COVID-19 diagnoses surged last month, the RNZCGP asked GPs to switch to phone, video or email consultations to blunt the virus’ spread.
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