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
COVID in the community – a policy black spot
Wednesday 24 November 2021, 03:40 AM

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This is how our journalists covered the fits-and-starts evolution of a system for COVID-19 care in the community – while patients and whānau faced all kinds of problems trying to isolate at home. We reveal how difficult it has been to get a clear picture of what is expected of general practice, as the pandemic exposes poor or non-existent relationships across the health sector
The makings of a plan, 13 October
Health minister Andrew Little gives a briefing at Parliament on COVID care in the community. A worst-case scenario is raised in latest m, Andrew Little (cropped), The plan will swing into action once vaccination levels are considered high enough to enable a relaxation of lockdown restrictions – Andrew Little
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