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
Fame, funding and feet on the ground – PRIME practitioners want action
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Fame, funding and feet on the ground – PRIME practitioners want action
Wednesday 9 May 2018, 07:00 AM
PRIME committee chair GP Tim Malloy with committee members nurse practitioner Kate Stark, St John clinical planning manager Daniel Ohs and GP Buzz Burrell
A PRIME discussion panel held at the recent National Rural Health Conference was able to report some wins for the scheme but funding, a shortage of volunteers and a lack of public understanding of the role of PRIME practitioners were identified as key problems. Keira Stephenson reports
The committee is watching the next Budget with interest
PRIME GPs and nurses want the public to know they play a crucial part in the country’s em
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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