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
Nurses backed for upskill study, clarity needed on ‘hidden costs’
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 03:30 AM

Primary care nurses wanting to study to become registered nurse prescribers can access a new funding pool
PACKAGE: $21.6 million over four years for up to 120 nurses to upskill in primary care each year
Nursing leaders are backing dedicated postgraduate study funding for primary care nurses to upskill but clarity is wanted on whether “hidden costs” ar
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