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
Between a rock and a hard place, fall back on the patient’s right to choose
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Between a rock and a hard place, fall back on the patient’s right to choose
Monday 9 November 2020, 01:25 PM

Our columnist imagines an ethical lifeline to cling to when doctor–patient decision-making gets tough
Narae Song ponders a patient’s right to informed consent, and whether they truly understand their health conditions, much like her when it comes to auto repairs
I had just taken my car in for a service and I felt terribly judged. The mechanic told me I had to get A, B, and C done and vaguely suggested it was a
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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