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
General practice: Doing more for less
Wednesday 20 June 2018, 05:00 AM
COMMENT: With the health sector review still two years away, Whanganui GP Bill Douglas calls for a $4000 payment per GP, and $2000 per practice nurse, as a sign of good faith
Mammogram one breast, second one free; replace one cataract, second one free; pay for one stent or vein graft, get the second for free
Minister
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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