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
Baker’s dozen of medics on honours list
Wednesday 3 February 2021, 01:50 AM

Former psychiatrist and Māori health visionary Sir Mason Durie was appointed to the Order of New Zealand
The New Year Honours list recognised GPs alongside some of the public health faces of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiona Cassie provides a round-up of the recipients and we run the first set of mini-profiles
Four GPs featured in a baker’s dozen of doctors recognised in the New Year Honours list along with a host of health academics, researchers and workers
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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