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
Tragedy highlights need for continuity of care
Wednesday 28 February 2024, 12:30 AM

Wellington GP academic Ben Gray writes in response to a news article by Stephen Forbes regarding a recent HDC decision, “Man dies from prostate cancer after deficient treatment”
This is a classic illustration of the Swiss Cheese model of error.
If the patient had had a regular doctor who knew him well, the doctor would not
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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