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
My failed second life in health
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My failed second life in health
Tuesday 14 February 2023, 04:17 PM

Is Dr Vause, of Māpua, destined to a life of leisure and local council issues, excluded from input into health? [Image: Jamie Curdo on Unsplash]
This is an early online publication of a story appearing in the 15 February issue.
When Jim Vause retired, he thought his GP experience might mean he was an asset to the community. Well, yes, but not to local health organisations, it seems
It’s three years since I retired – three years of incessantly being interrogated about the hazards of retirement.
How do you stop getting bored? Do
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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