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
Man diagnosed with gastritis dies of a heart attack: HDC
Wednesday 4 August 2021, 02:25 AM

Deputy health and disability commisioner faults locum GP for ‘inadequate assessment’ of patient
A Locum GP diagnosed a man with gastritis, despite knowing it did not account for all his symptoms. Two days later, he suffered a deadly heart attack
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