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
The first time you see an interesting patient and set up a clever doctors’ meeting
+Practice
In print
FIRST TIME
The first time you see an interesting patient and set up a clever doctors’ meeting
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 01:00 AM

Thinking about patients as a team can prevent them from falling through the gaps in a group practice
Have you ever felt “stuck” deciding how to manage a patient or concerned about what you might be seeing? GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses the importance of sharing these cases with your team and how you might go about it
Key points, Interesting patients include those with significant diagnoses, complex needs or concerning aspects to their case.
Have a way of identifying interest, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.