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
It’s time to elect your Medical Council members again
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It’s time to elect your Medical Council members again
Monday 19 March 2018, 01:33 PM

Andrew Connolly
Kia ora
As you may know voting is currently under way in the Medical Council election to select four candidates for appointment for a three-year term to Council. I believe that it is important that we all participate in the election and collectively take ownership of the future direction of Council by voting.
All the candidates standing offer the profession and Council should they get elected a wide range of skills and experience.
Voting ends at noon on Friday, 23 March 2018 so if you haven’t already voted, I would urge to do so now and vote online while there is still time.
Ngā mihi nui
Andrew Connolly
Chairman
Medical Council of New Zealand