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
Motivation found in the carrot for this patient, not from the stick
Wednesday 2 August 2017, 04:49 PM

The image of a vibrant, energetic “old self” allows this patient to turn around his lifestyle and avoid diabetes. As this GP finds, the carrot-and-stick approach needs careful application, both for individual patients and practice-based outcomes
I was fascinated, recently, to read an article about NHS outcome tools to be used in the UK, whereby doctors were rewarded for measurable outcomes. Th
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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