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
Roaming Māori pharmacist making difference in south
Wednesday 3 July 2024, 12:00 AM

WellSouth population health pharmacist Brendon McIntosh welcomes people onto Murihiku Marae for a medication review [Image: Supplied]
A WellSouth pharmacist travels across the deep south, working with Māori patients and their general practices to improve medication outcomes. Fiona Cassie reports
Making changes then and there during the [GP] consult has been a bit of a game-changer
Over a year after taking on an equity role for WellSouth P
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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