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
Surviving a future when patients pay no fee
Wednesday 18 August 2021, 01:10 AM

Without patients’ copayments, a whole new process would be needed to agree general practice funding
The fees patients pay for general practice care are on their way out, writes Ian Powell, who explores some alternatives
This process would not be fit for purpose if copayments were removed and, arguably, isn’t fit for purpose now
It is only a matter of time before
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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