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
Successful outcome after a defiant patient is finally convinced to see a specialist
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Successful outcome after a defiant patient is finally convinced to see a specialist
Wednesday 29 January 2020, 12:00 AM

Some patients are resistant to take the path you recommend
REAL CASES
This GP has been on both the giving and receiving end of “I told you so”. Here, he describes his own experience with exercise as a primary prevention measure and a patient with an unusual condition that is diagnosed just in time
Jonathan Bentley
Some patients will refuse further tests or referral to see a specialist; you may need to look at different ways to get through to them and ensure the
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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