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
Primary care at critical crossroads: Increase the workforce, fund the workforce
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Primary care at critical crossroads: Increase the workforce, fund the workforce
Wednesday 12 April 2023, 05:00 AM

Winter is expected to bring an increased demand on already overstretched health services [Image: Johannes Plenio on Unsplash]
Tim Malloy highlights unwanted statistics from a GenPro survey, which reveals more empty chairs in general practice and subsequent reduced services
We must secure fair pay for family doctor teams. Not just GPs and nurses, but also the broader team
"Winter is coming. We know what is coming wit
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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