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
Systems to support continuity of care crucial to avoiding breach of code
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Systems to support continuity of care crucial to avoiding breach of code
Tuesday 12 September 2017, 12:52 PM

Jane King, associate commissioner, legal, at the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner takes a look at problems arising through staff absences and failure to follow up test results
Robust systems are vital in general practice to ensure timely follow up of test results and to ensure quality and continuity of care between the healt
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References
1. 16HDC01577
2. RNZCGP, Aiming for excellence, RNZCGP Standard for New Zealand General Practice 2011–2014 (2011)
3. 15HDC00660