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
NPs can help meet growing demand in short-staffed rural areas
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NPs can help meet growing demand in short-staffed rural areas
Tuesday 28 May 2019, 01:04 PM

Patients in Eketāhuna must travel many kilometres to see a GP
NZ COLLEGE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSES, NZNO
Rural health nurse Lee-Anne Tait is studying for her master’s but laments the time it takes away from her family life
They are very cross with the lack of GPs in New Zealand and blame them for my lack of connection and time with them of late
My children have been, Lee-Anne Tait 2019, Lee-Anne Tait
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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