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
Grit and determination form foundations of clinic

MEDISPACE GOOD SPACE AWARD
No matter how good your model of care is, it often falls down in the design of your facility. Even in a new patient-centred model of care, the practice’s physical design and proximity to other providers can work against it. The facility is often the piece of the puzzle that can’t be controlled; it’s the most difficult part. Our goal is integrated care in the community and to facilitate well-designed buildings to make that happen. We recognise that practices sometimes have to take baby steps in their journey towards this; we want to reward them for taking steps in the right direction and doing the right thing
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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