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
Knife-wielding fisherman and chopper rescues all in a day’s work
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 03:00 AM

Bill and Lathee Verrall, with a copy of their new book on the history of the Fiordland medical centre in Te Anau [Image: Supplied]
Deputy editor Patrice Dougan finds tales of derring-do in the history of Fiordland Medical Centre
When you work here you get to be a ‘proper’ doctor or you get to do things other than fill out ACC forms
Fending off a knife-wielding fisherman,
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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