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
The wasted years spent on pause
Wednesday 16 August 2023, 06:00 AM

Primary care waits while quality information gleaned in the past eight years gathers dust [Image: Nirat on iStock]
Acting editor Patrice Dougan watches as electioneering mimics the primary care reform report-go-round
A complete overhaul of the health system is a year in, with no changes announced for primary care
Apparently nothing gets voters to the polls bet
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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