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
What do you reckon? Readers tell it like it is – rather glum
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 12:00 AM

“We already give all we can” – one GP survey respondent’s view on performance-based incentives
The year started with a flurry of health announcements – it was a lot to take in. Last month we published the results of our straw poll to gauge readers’ reactions to the various funding initiatives, asking ‘What do you reckon?’ about the health minister’s Primary Care Package, more formally known as the Primary Care Tactical Action Plan. But in addition to the figures, readers were keen to comment. Deputy editor Patrice Dougan takes a dig through the comments
Primary care staff are feeling more pessimistic about the future of the sector following health minister Simeon Brown’s Primary Care Package announced
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