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 folk – be kind to thyselves
Wednesday 8 April 2020, 06:00 AM

The message for health professionals is to be kind to yourself
Protecting yourself from COVID-19 so you can keep caring for others is a major focus for health professionals in this one-ina-century crisis. Auckland psychiatrist Tony Fernando says the focus must also be on self-care. Dr Fernando has a special interest in self-compassion and self-care
for health professionals. He shares some tips on how to be kind to yourself amid the COVID-19 pandemic with Fiona Cassie
Get a good night’s sleep
“Having good sleep will keep the mind and body fitter for whatever challenges you face the following day.”
Try to keep
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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