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
Telehealth good for follow-ups, not full consultations
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Goodfellow Symposium 2025
Telehealth good for follow-ups, not full consultations
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 03:16 PM

Michael Brenndorfer is a nurse practitioner at Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST in Auckland [Image: Canva composite]
This year's Goodfellow Symposium was held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland over the weekend of 22 and 23 March. Reporter Zach Thompson was there to pose a pertinent question to attendees: How do you feel about telehealth in primary care?
Telehealth appointments are of benefit as long as in-person relationships with patients have been established, says nurse practitioner Michael Brenndo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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