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
GP registrars find breaking up is hard to do
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GP registrars find breaking up is hard to do
Thursday 19 August 2021, 04:17 PM

When moving to a new practice, it’s hard to leave behind a patient with a difficult disease
Dr Cat’s departure from her very first general practice is tinged with extra sorrow as a new patient’s condition takes a serious turn
After I hung up, I sat, feeling crushed. No one enjoys breaking bad news, and I am no different.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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