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
The polyclinic – an idea worth a closer look?
Wednesday 10 November 2021, 01:10 AM

Cuba is home to polyclinics each serving 20,000 to 60,000 people [Vince Gx on Unsplash]
Ian Powell revisits a design described by General Practice NZ for inclusive care, and asks, why stop at primary care?
In April 2019, General Practice NZ published a thoughtful discussion paper that deserves further consideration.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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