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 role acknowledged at last but our voice must still be heard
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Primary care’s role acknowledged at last but our voice must still be heard
Wednesday 3 March 2021, 12:05 AM

The focus should be on primary and community services, where most care takes place
GENERAL PRACTICE NZ
Primary care representatives need to be at the table to develop and implement services that best meet the needs of the population, writes Jeff Lowe
Within weeks, the operating model for the future New Zealand health system is likely to be confirmed.
The system is to be designed to “be sustaina
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