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 view from the swamp
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The view from the swamp
Wednesday 23 August 2017, 11:24 AM

Head-line-grabbing election bribes aside, we're no further ahead on the confusing funding formula for primary care, writes Jim Vause
Gob-smacked I was by health minister Jonathan Coleman’s stunning announcement of the VLCA funding extension. Even if it was just an election bribe, it
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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