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
Applauding rural health champions: Rural health only functions due to the dedication of teams
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Applauding rural health champions: Rural health only functions due to the dedication of teams
Monday 5 February 2024, 03:58 PM

Whangamatā GP Michael Miller was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal [Image: Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet]
Fiona Bolden praises a recently honoured rural GP, but takes issue with the continued underfunding of the sector and inadequate workforce, leading to ‘charitable’ input from practices
Urgent rural funding for practices and adequate solutions for emergency and outof-hours work is paramount
A rural GP champion exemplifies what it
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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