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
When caring for those you love becomes a professional dilemma
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When caring for those you love becomes a professional dilemma
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 04:12 PM
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Jim Vause ponders rules on providing medical care for loved ones [Image: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash]
Jim Vause explores the ethical challenges doctors face when providing care to loved ones and questions whether professional guidelines can adequately address the complexities of real life
Caring is a broad term. I care a lot about those close to me. It’s a basic human trait. Most mammals do it; even birds and bees do it
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