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’s champion on both sides of the table: Cathy O’Malley
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Primary care’s champion on both sides of the table: Cathy O’Malley
Wednesday 29 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Cathy O’Malley has retired from being a senior government health official but may yet take on a governance role [Image: NZD]
Cathy O’Malley has retired after three decades in the senior ranks of health administrators. She recounts some highlights to Martin Johnston, and reveals her concerns for the current state of primary care
How can we regain the sense of collective momentum and a sense of passion and purpose and positivity
It’s hard to see Cathy O’Malley as the retir, NZD 1st August 2007 front cover
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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