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
Death Star Doctors: Episode 1 – The time when the boss wants an appointment
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Death Star Doctors: Episode 1 – The time when the boss wants an appointment
Wednesday 10 May 2023, 01:30 AM

Darth Vader is irked by the spiel he gets when trying to see a GP [Image: Bernie Thomas Wikimedia]
Darth Vader encounters the GP shortage after most medical centres have been converted to undertaker businesses
Reception: Welcome to Death Star Doctors. What can I do for you?
Darth Vader: I want to see a doctor.
R: Um. Could be a problem. We’re a bit sho
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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