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
Receptionist’s privacy error reflects on medical centre’s standards
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Receptionist’s privacy error reflects on medical centre’s standards
Wednesday 11 September 2019, 01:45 AM

A staff member was accused of improperly accessing patients' medical files
PRIVACY MATTERS
Staff speaking out of turn about patients, even in a social setting, can land medical practices in hot water. Policy adviser in the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Vee Blackwood outlines one case which involved a loosed lipped receptionist
After swearing others to secrecy, the receptionist revealed the couple had been into the clinic months ago for a sexual health test
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