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
Bewilderment setting in as funding policies tug at general practice
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Bewilderment setting in as funding policies tug at general practice
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 03:30 AM

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Last month, Auckland GP Marcia Walker posted the following Facebook comment to Juliet Rumball-Smith, the Northland doctor who takes up the role of chief advisor for primary care at the Ministry of Health in December
The offer is there like the sword of Damocles, with many practices probably feeling compelled to sign
Firstly, congratulations on your newly appo, Marcia Walker, Marcia Walker
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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