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
Stop the GP crisis becoming ‘a disaster’ - Analysts find GP trainee boost saves lives and costs
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Stop the GP crisis becoming ‘a disaster’ - Analysts find GP trainee boost saves lives and costs
Wednesday 16 March 2022, 11:48 AM

RNZCGP president Sam Murton says the new report provides ‘ammunition’ on the GP workforce crisis and the need to increase trainee numbers [Image:NZD]
Martin Johnston delves into analysis confirming the benefits of investing more in GP training
Key findings, GPs number 74 per 100,000 population in 2021, projected to fall to 70 in 2031.
Ten more GPs per 100,000 could prevent 30 deaths a year from several , BACK panel - grey
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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Basu S, Berkowitz S, Phillips R et al. Association of primary care physician supply with population mortality in the United States, 2005–15. JAMA Internal Medicine 179(4):506–14.