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
When more money is not the answer
Wednesday 3 August 2022, 05:15 AM

Rawiri Jansen, interim clinical lead primary care for Te Aka Whai Ora – Maori Health Authority, told conference-goers capitation has kept up with inflation [Image: NZD]
Debate about capitation funding and inflation has been revived, and the issues are not simple. Fiona Cassie reports from the recent RNZCGP conference
Capitation increases have kept up with inflation and “cranking up” capitation funding is not the solution to health inequities, specialist GP and Māor
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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