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
Precious right of access to care: Growth in population and complexity worsens GP shortage
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Precious right of access to care: Growth in population and complexity worsens GP shortage
Wednesday 15 March 2023, 12:00 AM

A neat summary of the sector’s plight was displayed by specialist GP Larry Jordan, then of General Practice NZ, some years ago [Image: NZD]
Bryan Betty signs off from his RNZCGP role and column by underlining the importance of encouraging more doctors into the field of general practice
Uncertainty about when they might be able to get another appointment can weigh heavily on patients’ minds
At the time of writing, news of my resi
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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