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
Never look back: Waimate GP gives her all for community
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 02:00 AM

L to R: Alyse Schumacher (registered nurse), Suzie Caird (receptionist), Echo (therapy hound), Sarah Creegan (specialist GP and practice owner), Julie Rogers (receptionist), Nicola Barltrop (nurse manager), Kirsten Edh (practice manager) [Image: Supplied]
From solo GP duties to community care and flexible working practices, Sarah Creegan’s life is about balancing the challenges of rural medicine with love for her patients and her town. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports
When Sarah Creegan’s adult children asked her why she moved their family nearly 1500km from Great Barrier Island to Waimate, she shrugged and said, “I
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