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
Wave of demand and costs overwhelm beachside clinic
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 04:00 AM

A broken funding formula and workforce shortages has engulfed Waikanae Health’s satellite clinic at nearby Waikanae Beach [Image: Chris Gorgio on iStock]
‘Poster child’ practice Waikanae Health has gone from thriving to surviving as GP shortages and patient demands take their toll. Last month, specialist GP Herman van Kradenburg spoke to Fiona Cassie about ‘untenable’ workloads and the underfunding of elderly patients and Community Services Card consults
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Waikanae Health, struggling with a severe GP shortage, has been forced to close its satellite beach clinic and cut back other service, READ MORE
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