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
Heads-up for practice owners as employment legislation goes back to the future
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Heads-up for practice owners as employment legislation goes back to the future
Wednesday 13 February 2019, 02:00 AM

Back to the future – recent changes to the Employment Relations Act have reinstated provisions which were amended in 2011
DEAR AUNT MASie
I heard that changes to employment legislation are on the way and this will include changes to the 90-day trial period. Can you tell us what the changes are that will be relevant for general practice and when they will come into effect?
Change weary, Tauranga
The Primary Health Care MECA with the NZ Nurses Organisation covers practice nurses, receptionists and administration staff
Yes, employment chan, Fiona Mines, Fiona Mines
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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