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
The curious case of the 15-minute consult: Is the funding tail wagging the dog?
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The curious case of the 15-minute consult: Is the funding tail wagging the dog?
Thursday 10 October 2019, 10:29 AM

In the current funding model, GPs’ financial viability relies on pushing numbers
JUST WONDERING
Lucy O’Hagan finds complexity is the order of the day in ‘routine’ consultations and suggests new approaches that could lighten the load
Why don’t we start with the task we are trying to do and fit the funding to the task?
Everywhere I go, GPs are saying, "I just can’t keep to time
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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