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
NPs can be taught to do GP work: Let’s have conversations not an identity crisis about our roles
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NPs can be taught to do GP work: Let’s have conversations not an identity crisis about our roles
Wednesday 12 April 2023, 12:30 AM

Watching a GP consult was like watching someone spin magic – fourth-year medical student [Image: FotografiaBasica on iStock]
Those who started their career as nurses can be taught complexity and, if done well, should be able to perform at the same level as GPs, writes Lucy O’Hagan
Interesting conversations have emerged since publication of my opinion piece in support of independent nurse practitioners in primary healthcare.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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