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
Before embracing the next big thing, apply the ‘baby and bathwater’ test
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Before embracing the next big thing, apply the ‘baby and bathwater’ test
Wednesday 14 March 2018, 09:36 PM

Jan White is chair of the NZMA GP Council
GPs have adapted to change, and can continue to do so. But beware changes that put personalised care at risk, writes Jan White
General practice has existed as a clearly defined specialty since the Royal College of General Practice was established in 1952.
But the history of
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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