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
Forty-two tonnes of people power: A change of scene, a new set of skills for practice nurses
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Forty-two tonnes of people power: A change of scene, a new set of skills for practice nurses
Wednesday 10 May 2023, 04:00 AM

North Canterbury practice nurses Sue Smith, Becky Anderson and Robyn Frost with Mobile Health’s surgical bus at Rangiora [Image: NZD]
Fiona Cassie meets rural practice nurses taking time out to don theatre scrubs to work with the country’s mobile surgical unit
They already know the staff and it’s in their backyard, really. And you can ease their anxiety
A walkie-talkie crackles into life and a voice cal, Mobile Health back entrance to surgical 'bus' NZD, This way to get on the bus – the mobile surgical unit [Image: NZD]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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