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
Which mental health labels should we use, and should we ever remove them?
Which mental health labels should we use, and should we ever remove them?

Professor Bruce Arroll urges you to consider whether you should make mental health diagnoses in primary care, remembering that diagnoses should be of more benefit than harm to patients
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