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
‘Absolutely’ aiming for more telehealth use
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Goodfellow Symposium 2025
‘Absolutely’ aiming for more telehealth use
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 03:19 PM

Preetam Durshanapally is a specialist GP working across two Health Improvement Group practices [Image: Canva composite]
This year’s Goodfellow Symposium was held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland over the weekend of 22 and 23 March. Reporter Zach Thompson was there to pose a pertinent question to attendees: How do you feel about telehealth in primary care?
Greater use of telehealth is planned for Preetam Durshanapally, a specialist GP working across two Health Improvement Group-owned practices in Aucklan
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