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
When the cake stalls aren’t enough
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When the cake stalls aren’t enough
Thursday 23 May 2019, 11:58 AM

The debacle that is the funding of ambulance services and paramedics was on the cards 15 years ago when the Ministry of Health announced no more funding for after-hours care, writes Jim Vause
"Don’t stop, Jacinda, there’s VLCA, DHB getting primary care funding, ACC not funding general practice and more"
Tears welled up in my eyes. I kn
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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