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
Lifeline for rural health? Fancy reports may not be all they seem
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Lifeline for rural health? Fancy reports may not be all they seem
Wednesday 6 September 2023, 03:08 PM

The size of a community limits the so-called ability to profit from large numbers of low-needs patients [Image: NZD]
‘Solutions’ to the crisis in health sometimes miss the mark, especially in rural healthcare, writes Fiona Bolden
Another week, another report: as the October national election draws near, we will see more people attempt to outline their solutions to the crisis in
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