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
All eyes on Dr Bloomfield
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All eyes on Dr Bloomfield
Wednesday 15 August 2018, 10:11 AM

Ashley Bloomfield says leadership at the Ministry of Health is not about command and control, but convene and collaborate
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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