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
Challenges and changes up ahead: Primary care is doing its bit, working hard and creatively
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Challenges and changes up ahead: Primary care is doing its bit, working hard and creatively
Tuesday 28 February 2023, 10:49 AM

Not the 2023 that primary care wants to see – rather, the sector hopes for a year of empowerment [Image: the blowup on Unsplash]
Justine Thorpe points to key areas where momentum is needed this year if primary care is to reach its potential for the communities it serves
The funding model and system design continue to limit providers’ potential to develop and deliver services
For those who managed to get a summer
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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