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 story of Bert and the nurse who failed him
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The story of Bert and the nurse who failed him
Friday 24 August 2018, 10:00 AM

Hazardous drinking is now more common in the 35 to 64 age group
GPs and practice nurse remain reluctant to talk about alcohol abuse and its links to mental and physical problems, writes Barbara Docherty
The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, the fourth for madness - Sir Walter Raleigh
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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