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
A few words from... Jo Rowe

Jo Rowe trained as a nurse at the University of Lancaster and after immigrating to New Zealand in 2002 where she has had a number of roles, including unit manager of Ophthalmology, ENT and Rheumatology at Dunedin Public Hospital. Before moving to Mornington Health Centre in Dunedin, where she is practice manager, Jo managed Servants Health Centre, an opportunity she valued because her faith is very important to her. “It was a real blessing.” She says she did not consider the role at MHC until she was asked by a GP to apply, and five years later, she is still loving her work with an amazing team of staff and directors. Jo is a proud mum to four children ranging in age from eight to 21
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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