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 postcode lottery and the information gap
Wednesday 21 July 2021, 01:00 AM

NZMA GP COUNCIL
Trying to pin down the specifics of healthcare variation is almost as difficult as winning the lottery, writes Vanessa Weenink
There has been a lot of talk lately about the postcode lottery – and how the extensive health sector reforms will aim to remove it. Great, in theory.
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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