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
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Look under your noses
Thursday 1 November 2018, 01:47 PM

New Zealand doesn't need any more mid-level generalists, writes Barbara Docherty
Barbara Docherty questions NZMA backing for physician associates when trained-up nurse practitioners remain unsupported
The NZMA has demonstrated that the roles of nurses in primary healthcare are misunderstood even at the highest medical representation level
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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