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
Radical funding overhaul key to equity in GP care, says Tauranga GP
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Radical funding overhaul key to equity in GP care, says Tauranga GP
Friday 4 October 2024, 03:51 PM

Without restructuring the funding model to prioritise vulnerable populations, the disparities in healthcare access and quality will persist, says Geoff Esterman [Image: Franck V on Unplash]
What’s happened to equity and patient-focused general practice care, asks Geoff Esterman. He argues for a radical change to health funding
The funding model for general practice in New Zealand is in urgent need of a comprehensive overhaul, not just a tweak of capitation. The current syste
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