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
Telehealth impact making rural workforce woes worse
Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:30 AM

Telehealth cannot be the sole solution to rural workforce problems [Image: Syuzanna Guseynova on iStock
Telehealth risks becoming a crutch that undermines existing primary care services, especially in rural areas, writes PHO leader Andrew Swanson-Dobbs
Over the years, telehealth has become a viable solution to enhancing primary care services.
The conditions of COVID spurred and normalised teleheal
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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